How Successful People Are Spending Their Stimulus Checks Right Now
The moment that direct deposit hits (or the paper check lands), the big question hits harder: How to spend your stimulus check in a way that actually moves the needle on your life instead of vanishing into Amazon carts and takeout bags. Whether it’s $1,400 from the American Rescue Plan, a state rebate, or a rumored 2026 tariff dividend, the smartest people treat stimulus money as seed capital—not splurge cash. Done right, that one-time payment can lower debt, raise income, …