With comments about payments from President Donald Trump to rebates to certain states, it's easy to see why Americans may be confused about a stimulus check

During the COVID-19 pandemic, most Americans received multiple stimulus checks to relieve the financial pressure caused by the pandemic-related closures. These checks helped people to stabilize their finances and avoid financial disaster in the wake of closed businesses and mass layoffs.

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CHICAGO -- Stimulus checks have been sent out to millions of people, but many will actually be getting their payment via a debit card. Last year, many people received their stimulus payment via direct deposit or a check in the mail so these debit cards are ...