US stimulus checks – will you get one?

To help fight high inflation and financial hardships, some US states have started to send stimulus checks to support residents. Here’s what you need to know.

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Many US states have issued “stimulus” checks to their residents to help them with the rising cost of living.

While the rate of inflation in the US slowed last month, the consumer price index is still 7.7% higher than it was this time last year.

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Nic studied for a BA in journalism at Cardiff University, and has an MA in magazine journalism from City University. She has previously worked for MoneyWeek.