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MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Even in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic, scammers aren’t taking a day off. The Better Business Bureau of the Mid-South has received 40 reports of people using the COVID-19 stimulus payments as a way to scam people. “One person told us about a phone call saying that her student loans qualified […]

While many Americans will welcome news of another direct payment, it could be a while before you see the cash.

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said on Tuesday the Senate will consider a second stimulus package in July and blamed Democrats for practicing “political theater.”

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Mike Hill, a 61-year-old custodian who was among the six people killed in last week’s attack at a Nashville elementary school, was remembered Tuesday for his loving nature, his culinary skills and his faith. Hundreds of friends and family members turned out for Hill’s funeral at Stephens Valley Church, where pastor Jim Bachmann […]

Despite President Donald Trump’s recent comments suggesting that a “very generous” second round of economic relief payments to Americans may be on the way, it’s unclear when, how and if that might happen.

(NerdWallet) – Congress has appropriated more than $46 billion in emergency assistance to help cover back rent and utilities owed by struggling renters. But getting a share of that money isn’t automatic or guaranteed. Not everyone who’s behind on their rent qualifies for help. In addition, some states and cities require more paperwork than others, […]

If you previously received an error message while trying to track your stimulus payment through the IRS website, you may want to check again.

Weekdays at 11:30 a.m. EST, Newsfeed Now will be streaming the top stories in the U.S. utilizing our newsrooms across the country. If you miss the live report, you’ll be able to see a replay minutes after the stream ends. (KARK/NEXSTAR) – Tropical Storm Isaias is forecast to impact the South Carolina coast on Monday. […]

There’s still time to submit your bank account information in order to get your $1,200 stimulus payment faster, but that window is quickly closing.

The Internal Revenue Service says it’s sent stimulus payments to more than 150 million people as of last week — but not everyone who is eligible for the payment has gotten their money yet.

Weekdays at 10:30 a.m. CST/11:30 a.m. EST, Newsfeed Now will be streaming the top stories in the U.S. utilizing our newsrooms across the country. If you miss the live report, you’ll be able to see a replay minutes after the stream ends.