35 Million Americans Are Still Missing Stimulus Checks. Do This If You're One of Them.

Back in late March, the CARES Act was passed in response to the COVID-19 outbreak, and it provided trillions in relief for desperate Americans and businesses. Perhaps the most notable provision of the CARES Act was the $1,200 stimulus payments that came out of it. Americans whose income fell below a certain threshold were entitled to a one-time $1,200 payment for themselves, plus $500 per qualifying child under the age of 17.

Close to 160 million stimulus payments have been sent out to date, and they've no doubt been a lifeline for those who have struggled with job or income loss. But more than a month after stimulus checks started hitting bank accounts as well as the mail, a good 35 million Americans are still without their money.

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