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IRS: Stimulus Card Isn’t Junk Mail

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The determination of which Americans would receive the debit cards as opposed to checks was made by the Bureau of the Fiscal Service, which works with the IRS to distribute payments. The stimulus payments were orchestrated by the government to mitigate the economic fallout of the coronavirus pandemic.

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IRS Wants To Make Sure You Don’t Throw Out Your Stimulus Payment Card

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The determination of which Americans would receive the debit cards as opposed to checks was made by the Bureau of the Fiscal Service, which works with the IRS to distribute payments. The stimulus payments were orchestrated by the government to mitigate the economic fallout of the coronavirus pandemic.

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Retail Recovery Veils Serious Headwinds

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But while today’s report gives the illusion of a fearless consumer spending lavishly, the reality is more sobering: Consumers are increasingly fearful amid new spikes in COVID-19 cases and a looming fiscal cliff.”. The health factor is also the key structure in the PYMNTS Digital 3.0 percent on July 16, up from -35.5