Is Trump sending a stimulus check? Are we getting a stimulus check in January or 2026? Here's the federal stimulus check status.

Rumors about new stimulus checks, IRS direct deposits, relief payments and tariff dividends swirled throughout 2025, and they’re continuing to circulate as we head into 2026. But is there any truth to them?

As 2026 begins, social media has been flooded with posts claiming that a new round of economic impact payments from the IRS is on the way. This confusion stems mainly from the mix

President Donald Trump hinted at the potential arrival of a stimulus check on Truth Social, and since then, there has been considerable discussion about what the process would entail. "We are taking in trillions of dollars and will soon begin paying down ...

Here are six effective strategies to create your own "stimulus check" in 2026, using tools and resources already at your fingertips.