The second stimulus checks began hitting bank accounts on Dec. 31 and will continue in the coming weeks and months as part of the Recovery Rebate Credit as part of your taxes. We're not sure when a third stimulus check could be approved as part of the next stimulus package, but we do know that Biden wants to act fast (PDF). Whether you received your stimulus check or are still waiting, here are six ways to make the best use of your money. … [Read more...] about Stimulus payment: 6 ways to spend your $600 check — and a future third payment, too
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Six ways lawmakers can support America’s small businesses
Payroll Protection Program (PPP): Congress should continue to utilize the PPP to support small businesses for the foreseeable future. Providing small loans to support businesses as the vaccine is deployed in the months ahead is critical.PPP loan forgiveness: We applaud Congress for passing legislation allowing the SBA to forgive loans of $150,000 or less. Congress should assess if that dollar threshold should be increased to account for second PPP draws. Further, Congress should ensure any loan forgiveness process is streamlined and simple.Access to capital: Congress should focus on opening new lines of capital, making sure the process is easy to apply for and that small businesses receive the money in a timely manner to maintain business operations.Tax equity and simplification: Congress should continue its focus on simplifying the tax code for small business owners. Expanding the concept of standard deductions would free up valuable time, which would lead directly to new jobs.Health … [Read more...] about Six ways lawmakers can support America’s small businesses
Gemma Collins ‘plans to become a club DJ after lockdown’… with potential earnings up to £25,000 a gig
'Seeing my dad cry which he never does ! Was a shock and say he would rather be dead then experience everything he is going through right now... this has totally wiped him out and it's heartbreaking... my mum also is extremely extremely unwell with Covid also, this is real ! … [Read more...] about Gemma Collins ‘plans to become a club DJ after lockdown’… with potential earnings up to £25,000 a gig
How to make doughnut balls with THREE ingredients: Mum-of-two’s ‘delectable’ recipe using classic pantry items
Once this is done, pop the mould in your freezer to set for 10 minutes and removing the chocolate moulds carefully, fill every other mould with cocoa powder to the brim. … [Read more...] about How to make doughnut balls with THREE ingredients: Mum-of-two’s ‘delectable’ recipe using classic pantry items
Tory rebels seize on more positive Covid data and demand Boris Johnson rethink draconian tier system accusing PM of ‘jumping the gun’ as Britain’s daily cases drop AGAIN to 16,022 while deaths continue to plateau and R-rate finally falls below 1
Nottinghamshire and Warwickshire are already close to dropping into Tier Two thanks to falling infection rates, the graphic suggests, with them appearing closer to the yellow Tier Two group than they do to Tier Three in red. Stratford upon Avon, was one place that caused uproar when it was revealed to be in the toughest restrictions, because the infection rate there is only around half of the national average. … [Read more...] about Tory rebels seize on more positive Covid data and demand Boris Johnson rethink draconian tier system accusing PM of ‘jumping the gun’ as Britain’s daily cases drop AGAIN to 16,022 while deaths continue to plateau and R-rate finally falls below 1