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Stimulus Checks Worth $500 Are Set To Arrive This December, Are You Eligible?
It’s the final month of the year and the final chance of the federal government in distributing the stimulus payment to millions of Americans in need. That said, there’s an essential update involving these checks that everyone has to keep in mind.
Folks are pretty much aware by now that the final check will be distributed on December 15. However, this does not translate that the federal government will no longer roll out such financial aid in the future.
Depending on the location where the person lives in the United States, several checks are sent out from various states, even in some of the cities.
Stimulus checks on different states
The states of Connecticut and Arizona are just a couple of examples of places that have released checks amounting to $1,000 to its residents who returned to the workforce. On the other hand, New Mexico revealed that over 3,000 low-earning households are set to receive a one-time payment amounting to $452 in emergency financial assistance, BGR noted.
Local-level
On a local level, it was learned that the city of St. Louis in Missouri a chance to apply will be opening in late December as residents of the city could sign up for direct cash assistance of $500. The city got it from the $1.9 trillion legislation, the American Rescue Plan, signed in early 2021.
The said program aims to help at least 9,300 residents of the city who have lost income because of the Covid-19 pandemic. This provided that they meet income and residency requisites which include being St. Louis residents, lost income due to the pandemic (i.e. job loss, working hours being cut, treatment costs and/or funeral expenses), and recipients who are earning at or under 80 percent of the Area Median Income.
Stimulus checks in 2022
As mentioned earlier, this year’s final stimulus check will be arriving on December 15, which is the child tax credit payment. It will be the sixth this year as this is a part of a series of checks that have been rolled out monthly since July. There’s also a so-called companion benefit for the uninitiated that goes alongside these checks come 2022.
As for these monthly stimulus checks continuing in 2022, Americans keep their fingers crossed that it still does. In line with this, the Biden leadership has pitched a year extension as part of the bill dubbed Build Back Better. The thing is that the Senate has yet to take action on it.
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Prince William and Kate Middleton Appeared as the Prince and Princess of Wales for the First Time
It has been two years since the United Kingdom’s royal family celebrated Christmas publicly. The COVID-19 concerns restricted the royal family members from spending the festive season together. However, this year King Charles III observed Christmas along with his family members addressing holiday services at the Church of St. Mary Magdalene situated in Norfolk.
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In the celebrations, Prince William and Kate Middleton were provided with the title of Prince and Princess of Wales by the king. It marked their debut in the holiday service with their new positions. The couple appeared at the Norfolk-based church with their kids- Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis. It was also the debut of Prince Louis at the holiday walk of the royal family.
Prince William and Kate Middleton attended their traditional holiday walk-
Prince William and Kate Middleton have returned to the Christmas walk of the royal family after two years but this time with new titles as Prince and Princess of Wales. They appeared at the occasion alongside King Charles III and Queen Camilla. The Prince and Princess were also accompanied by their kids 9-year old Prince George, 7-year-old Princess Charlotte, and 4-year-old Prince Louis.
The event took place at St. Mary Magdalene Church located in Norfolk. The event also marked William and Kate Middleton’s third kid Prince Louis’s first appearance in the royal holiday service. Their other two kids Prince George and Princess Charlotte first attended the occasion in 2019.
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The event couldn’t be celebrated in the last two years for the pandemic. Nevertheless, it didn’t lose its essence as the royal family attended it with all smiles. The announcement of the family occasion was made by King Charles and Queen Camilla way before as they wanted to organize the event at the favourite space of the departed Queen Elizabeth.
Prince William debuted at the Christmas outing at the age of five in 1987. On the other hand, Princess Kate Middleton first appeared at the event in 2011 after her marriage. The death of Queen Elizabeth will be a great sadness for the royal family members this festive season.
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The traditional activities at the Royal Christmas outing-
The royal family of the UK has followed the prevailing traditions of the holiday service in their recent Christmas celebrations. Along with that, the family members organized a gag gifts exchange tradition for Christmas. After the Christmas walk at the church, the members had a family lunch at Sandringham. The traditional food items at the lunch are roasted turkey and fruit pudding.
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Prince William wore a blue suit with a tie at the event whereas his wife was wearing a long green coat. Princess Charlotte was seen wearing a red coat, on the other hand, Prince George resembled his father wearing a blue suit with a tie. The youngest, Prince Louis wore a navy coat to attend the holiday service.
Post lunch, every member gathered to witness King Charles’ speech on Christmas. Before the Christmas outing, Kate Middleton organized another event at Westminster Abbey on December 15th. It was a concert dedicated to Christmas celebrations that was attended by the family members of Prince William and Kate Middleton.
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Rising living costs and increased inflation forced US residents to leave their homes and settle in low-cost areas. The individuals moved to states with low-income tax rates; many decided to shift for professional reasons. Yahoo Money reports that states with high-income tax witnessed a decrease in population in the past several months. Low tax states such as Florida, Texas, New Hampshire, South Dakota, Nevada, and Tennessee have recorded the most significant surge in population recently. Families can adjust their monthly budget in cheap areas and have a broader scope for financial growth.
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People Move Because Of Several Factors
Yahoo Money quoted Jared Walczak, vice president of state projects with the Center for State Tax Policy at the Tax Foundation; he said, “People move to states with low-income tax for a multitude of reasons, sometimes it’s the most direct and obvious reason that it reduces the tax liability. Especially now that people have more capacity to move where they want, that will be a higher priority for some. There are also second-order effects, states with lower tax burdens and with more pro-growth and higher economic opportunity- and people will move to seek out those things even beyond their tax burdens.”
Low Tax States Present Higher Financial Security
Several US citizens can now efficiently manage their expenses and enhance their lifestyle after moving to new places. The migration has increased inflation in the low-tax areas. However, the living costs are still meager compared to their home states despite the price rise. Yahoo Money quoted Ramona Cedeno, CPA and founder of FiBrick; she said, “I’m one of the people that’s trying to leave New York City to minimize tax burdens. Just up north of New York in the county of Westchester. New York can also be expensive. Before COVID, we stayed in these high-tax states because there was another reason too. My office was based in New York City, and I had clients in California, which required me to be there physically; now that we can work remotely, you don’t have to see clients all the time. You can live anywhere.”
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California Workers Could Get Up To 2 Weeks Of Paid Time Off If They Or Their Family Members Are Covid Positive
Some respite for workers in California who are battling economic woes during another wave of Omicron Covid surge. California workers could be getting two weeks of paid time off if they get sick from COVID reports abc7.com.
California State had put in place a similar law last year. However, it expired in September after the COVID-19 situation stabilized and the spread of the virus slowed considerably.
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Businesses would get up to $6 billion in tax cuts and other assistance
California workers will get up to two weeks of paid time off if they get sick from the coronavirus. In the same way, businesses would get up to $6 billion in tax cuts and other assistance. The above measures are a part of a proposal endorsed on Tuesday by Gov. Gavin Newsom and the state’s top legislative leaders.
The new law had to be proposed after spreading a more viral and contagious form of the virus, the Omicron variant, which spread like wildfire in California State. Significant donors to Democratic politicians in California, labour unions have pressured state officials to bring the paid sick leave law back.
California Business Groups oppose the latest proposals.
However, the latest move to provide extra sick leave has been opposed by Business Groups as many industries are already struggling to retain workers during the pandemic. Last year businesses could avail themselves of the federal tax credit, which helped provide some relief. However, Tax Credit is not available this year.
However, Newsom and legislative leaders have agreed to end some tax increases on businesses. The taxes were imposed in 2020 when state officials feared that the pandemic could precipitate a significant budget deficit. Instead, state revenues have soared during the pandemic. The taxes were supposed to end at the end of 2022.
However, state officials have decided to end it Newsom, and legislative leaders have agreed to end them one year early. Additionally, more money will be spent on a state grant program for businesses and not charge state taxes on some federal grants. It all adds up to about $6 billion for businesses.
Proposals must have the support of Democrats in California State Chambers.
The proposals were declared by Newsom and the state’s top two legislative leaders: Senate President Pro Tempore Toni Atkins and Assembly Speaker Anthony Rendon on Tuesday. However, Democrats hold large majorities in both chambers, and it would also require their support for the approval of the projects.
The proposal envisages workers getting one week of paid time off if their family members test positive for the virus. The companies will have to provide the coronavirus test and pay for it. Workers who don’t undergo these tests refuse to be tested will be barred from the scheme.
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MissusT
December 3, 2021 at 11:17 PM
It is all well and good for those who have kids, the seniors, and the younger crowd has the ability to work. The forgotten people that do not fit into any of the above categories are the ones that are struggling. They have had zero help or assistance.
Sondra Cameron
December 4, 2021 at 3:34 AM
It’s not right that everyone doesn’t get a stimulus check I understand about kids and Seniors but what about the rest of the people? We need to live like everyone else in this mess and we deserve money like kids and seniors!!! I am so disappointed about it all cause we get left out of it all even the ones that don’t live in our country get treated better than we do I am over all of this stuff.
Jane Doe
December 5, 2021 at 7:40 PM
People on social security thought we were getting help threw a 5.9 raise but that forgot to say that our Medicare was going to take it for their increase. So we re left out again. If I had new this new hen I was 16and started to work I would have stayed home and got food stamps and Medicaid.
Betty agree
December 5, 2021 at 9:13 PM
Not all seniors are getting another stimulus check witch is not right or the veterans whom if it wasn’t for them we all would not be here they fought for this country an they don’t get anything it’s not right an as far as seniors they choose whom they give it to some of us are struggling just barely making it cut back on food an going to doctor appointment’s what are supposed to do..? I understand bout children get extra but people with kids are quiting there jobs an staying home collecting the stimulus money and seniors I guess wish we could work because we need the money what’s wrong with the government don’t think care about their elders….????
Denise
December 5, 2021 at 9:31 PM
Everyone still get a stimulus check it’s Christmas and nobody has any money yes
Carol
December 5, 2021 at 11:11 PM
It’s sad that certain states are getting extra money. What if you dont live in those states and you are struggling? Its just not fair. California folks are getting so much while us folks in Iregon herearen’t. No justice. I’m a senior also but the government diest care about us..