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Alright, let's get one thing straight right off the bat: if you're holding your breath waiting for another stimulus check to magically appear in November, you're gonna turn blue.
The Stimulus Check Mirage
Every freakin' year, it's the same song and dance. Some unsupported rumor flares up online, promising a sweet, sweet direct deposit of free money. $1,390? $1,702? $2,000? Sounds great, right? Too bad it's almost certainly BS.
The article says there's "no official confirmation from Congress or the IRS." Translation: it's a load of crap designed to get clicks and maybe trick some poor sap into handing over their personal info to scammers. And offcourse, the IRS is warning against text scams. Give me a break.
Remember those COVID stimulus checks? Seemed like free money at the time, but guess who's paying for that now? You and me, pal. Through inflation, higher taxes, and a government that's even more in debt than before.
And don't even get me started on the "American Worker Rebate Act of 2025" that some senator is pushing. Checks for $600 to $2,400? Yeah, right. That bill's got about as much chance of passing as I do of winning the lottery.
The "DOGE Dividend"?! Seriously?
Then there's this gem: Trump floating the idea of a "$5,000 stimulus check" paid out as a "DOGE dividend" from the savings of Musk's "Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE)."
Okay, stop right there. DOGE dividend? Is this some kind of joke? Seriously, are we living in a satire? What's next, are they gonna start paying us in NFTs and magic beans?
The fact that this is even being reported as news tells you everything you need to know about the state of our… well, everything.
I saw one thing about states sending out inflation relief checks. Call me cynical, but I see that as nothing more than a pathetic attempt to buy votes. Handing out a measly $200 to individuals while inflation is eating away at their savings? It's like putting a band-aid on a severed limb.
And the ANCHOR property tax relief payments in New Jersey? Don't even get me started on the bureaucracy and red tape you have to wade through to get that pittance.
Where's My Damn Refund?
Speaking of money the government owes us, let's talk about tax refunds. The IRS brags about direct deposits within 21 days... if you file electronically and include your banking info. Otherwise, you're waiting six to eight weeks for a paper check. Six to eight weeks! In 2025!
And don't forget the "Where's My Refund" tool on the IRS website. You know, the one that only updates once a day, overnight? It's almost like they're deliberately trying to make it as inconvenient as possible.
But hey, at least they warn you about scams. How thoughtful of them.
I guess if you haven't filed your 2021 taxes you're SOL, too. The article says the deadline to claim the third stimulus check was April 15, 2025. Missed it by that much! Are we getting stimulus checks in November? Updated, IRS tax refund status, rebate check
So, What's the Real Story?
Look, here's the deal: don't count on any more stimulus checks. It ain't gonna happen. Instead of waiting for the government to throw you a few crumbs, focus on getting your own financial house in order. Get a better job, cut your expenses, and stop falling for these ridiculous scams. Maybe I'm just jaded, but it seems like the only stimulus we're getting is the stimulus to work harder just to stay afloat.