The harsh economic consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic and the widespread shutdowns needed to contain it are starting to set in. Millions have filed for unemployment and millions more will. In an effort to keep financially distressed Americans afloat, Congress has responded with stimulus packages. And there has been a flurry of activity surrounding the COVID-19 stimulus packages with changes in tax filing deadlines, paid sick leave, tax credits, stimulus payments and all kinds of other items. This information is being released hard and fast, and adjustments are happening constantly. We have attempted, to the best of our abilities during this challenging time, to put all of this together and provide you with answers on the stimulus packages in basic easy-to-understand terms.
To get the latest up-to-date information about the various stimulus packages, all of the specific rule and law changes, and how you can take advantage of these changes the most proper way for you specific situation, visit The Prepare Institute website and find an upcoming education retirement course in your area.
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