$600 stimulus checks are officially on the way. Here's who will get them first

$600 stimulus checks are officially on the way. Here's who will get them first  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  VIEW IN BROWSER | SUBSCRIBE WED, DEC 30, 2020 YOUR WEALTH Editor's Note The money story of the year, and probably this century, is summed up by one word: Covid. The best advice on managing your wealth was completely upended. Aside from the devastating death toll, millions of us suddenly faced unemployment or a big salary cut, or worse yet, were laid low by a disease that has claimed so many lives. In many homes across the country, there was palpable fear about savings running dry, bills to be paid and a social safety net that has been tested like never before. Yet through it all, the writers and editors at CNBC have been here for you. We've kept you abreast on topics ranging from the latest developments in the ongoing stimulus drama to how and when to tap your various savings accounts and more. We also kept you in-the-know with special reports such as Smart Tax Planning. This week is no exception, with a look at how soon you might see your stimulus check and the latest on getting those extended unemployment benefits. And as we turn the page to a brighter 2021, our pledge is to continue to serve you with the latest news, smart commentary and all the tools you'll ever need to make the most of your money. For more key stuff like this, please follow me on Twitter @jimpavia and check out CNBC's Financial Advisor Hub and CNBC + Acorns Invest in You: Ready. Set. Grow. Jim Pavia @JIMPAVIA $600 stimulus checks are officially on the way. Here's who will get them first The $600 stimulus checks could arrive as early as tonight for those who have direct deposit, according to Treasury Secretary Mnuchin. If stimulus checks are raised to $2,000, here's how that would work $600 stimulus checks are on the way. Now there's an effort to raise them to $2,000. Here's how that would work. Good news: Millions of Americans likely won't lose a week of unemployment benefits According to the U.S. Labor Department, millions of Americans using two unemployment programs likely won't miss a week of benefits, despite Covid bill delay. Is a $300 unemployment boost a disincentive to work? Covid relief bill revives anxiety Republicans chafed at a $600 weekly boost to jobless benefits in the CARES Act. Now, a $300 subsidy seems to be reviving worries over returning to work. New Covid relief bill boosts tax breaks for charitable giving in 2021 The pandemic relief bill would sweeten cash donations to charity for 2021 — provided Congress can get the legislation across the finish line. Good news for parents: Covid relief bill allows bigger cash rollovers for dependent care The latest Covid relief bill removes the limit on dependent care FSA rollovers in 2021 and 2022. Small mom-and-pop businesses that took PPP loans may face a surprise tax bomb Small businesses that took forgivable loans are getting a handful of tax breaks, including deductions on their federal return. States may not be so generous. Here's how companies factor in environmental, social and corporate governance concerns Impact investing incorporates environmental, social and governance. Here's a look at how these factors fit into the analytical process, and how they add value. Some Medicare costs are higher in 2021. Here's how you may be able to cut them Certain costs can change yearly and affect your premiums and cost-sharing. While the upward adjustments may not involve huge dollar amounts, they can add up. How to avoid bear markets "Someone once asked me if there was a way to generally avoid bear markets and still be an investor ..." CONTRIBUTORS Sharon Epperson @sharon_epperson Josh Brown @ReformedBroker Unsubscribe Manage Newsletters Terms of Service Join the CNBC Panel   Digital Products Feedback Privacy Policy CNBC Events   © 2020 CNBC LLC. All rights reserved. A property of NBCUniversal. 900 Sylvan Avenue, Englewood Cliffs, NJ 07632 Data is a real-time snapshot *Data is delayed at least 15 minutes. Global Business and Financial News, Stock Quotes and Market Data and Analysis. Data also provided by THOMSON REUTERS