Chap. Matthew Shulman

Our stimulus checks can make a difference

If you still have income, consider donating to charities that can help those who aren’t as fortunate

All of us, Republicans and Democrats alike, should recognize that, at the end of November, 10.7 million people remained unemployed through no fault of their own, due to COVID-19.

While politicians continue to argue how COVID-related relief should be structured, the fact is that the president recently signed legislation that has three immediate features.

First, stimulus payments of $600 per person (including dependents under 18) are going to households earning less than $150,000 for a two-adult household. Second, the new law extends reduced unemployment bonus payments of $300 per week for 10 weeks. Third, it's extending eviction protection for an additional month.

Yet, as is the case with every plan authored by human beings, questions remain.

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