Stimulus Checks: Tax Refund
Economic stimulus payments will begin making their way into 130 million American households from May. To be eligible, you must have filed a 2008 Federal tax return. You can choose to receive your stimulus payment either by check or direct deposit.
Single taxpayers with adjusted gross income of less than $75,000 last year as well as joint filers with adjusted gross income of less than $150,000 were eligible for a rebate. For a single filer, the minimum payment is generally $300, and the maximum payment about $600.
For married taxpayers filing jointly, the minimum payment is $600 and the maximum is $1,200. Taxpayers with children will receive an additional $300 per child under 17
Stimulus checks are an ideal time to consider an investment strategy rather than just wasting the money. Although it can be seen as 'money for nothing', it is in fact money you have earned yourself, therefore you should treat it as part of your salary.