Fourth Stimulus Check Update: 3 Ways People Are Receiving More Direct Payments

Fourth Stimulus Check Update: 3 Ways People Are Receiving More Direct Payments

While chances of another round of national direct payments are slim, a few Americans are still poised to receive additional money due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Congress has sent out three rounds of direct payments to help offset the financial burden of the COVID-19 pandemic and while many are hopeful for additional funds, legislation is unlikely to move through a divided House and Senate. However, some states have taken the initiative to send out stimulus checks of their own, and parents and homeowners may be eligible for additional direct payments.

California started sending out its Golden State Stimulus checks, worth up to $1,100, on Friday, ahead of its scheduled start of September 1. Despite the money hitting some bank accounts early, the Franchise Tax Board anticipated most people will still receive their funds at the beginning of September or early October if they're waiting for a paper check.