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At a Glance: To cash your stimulus check, you have several options. You can go to a local bank or credit union, although they may charge a fee. Local merchants like Walmart can also cash your check, with fees varying based on the check amount. Check cashing stores are another option, but they may ha…

At a Glance: Stimulus checks are monetary payments from the U.S. government to taxpayers, aimed at stimulating the economy by providing extra spending money. These checks, given during times of economic slowdown, can be received through direct deposit or mail. The third round of stimulus checks, int…

At a Glance: Based on USCIS data from 2015 to 2019, the Trump administration’s impact on visa issuance was not as significant as expected. F1 student visas declined by 30% compared to the Obama administration, but were still higher than the Bush administration. H1B visas increased by 4.5% unde…

At a Glance: Bank fees disproportionately affect non-white and low-income communities, as studies have shown that non-white bank customers pay three times more in fees than their white counterparts, and individuals with annual household incomes under $30,000 pay an average of $31 per month in fees. …

At a Glance: More than half of Cash App users have credit scores below 600, with a decreasing percentage as the credit scores increase. The majority of Cash App users come from just 10 states, with Texas having a higher userbase than California despite its smaller population. Transaction volume on C…

At a Glance: During the COVID-19 pandemic, credit card payments dropped by 25%, indicating financial uncertainty and a shift towards saving. Credit card spending decreased by 34%, with fast food chains like Starbucks experiencing a significant drop of 74% in April. However, food delivery services li…