Three months later, the downturn has been declared an official recession and the official unemployment rate has soared into double digits, heightening calls for a second round of stimulus checks.

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 ...

The second stimulus package is still on the drawing board, but when it arrives, individuals could get up to $1,200, and families would get even more. While most families need that money, for some, it ...