During the pandemic, the federal government sent out a few waves of stimulus checks.
Now with inflation at an all time high, the extra money may be over.
How much will my Social Security benefit increase if I wait to file?
Will there be another stimulus?
Between March 2020 and February 2022, the US government invested about $5 trillion in stimulus money back into the economy. Out of that money around $1.8 trillion went directly to individuals, and another $1.7 trillion went to businesses. Find additional details here.
Some are demanding more direct payments, while others suggest that another stimulus would only increase inflation. In March 2022, inflation reached 8.5%.
Although federal stimulus is likely over for awhile, many states are offering some form of assistance.
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