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Friday, June 12, 2020

The Daily Money: Finding lost stimulus money

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The Daily Money
 
Friday, June 12

We're closing in on the weekend, money readers. It's David here. Thinking of taking a road trip but trying to stay away from coronavirus? Worried that you may have tossed your stimulus money? Did a friend suddenly Venmo you money you didn't ask for? If so, we offer suggestions and perspectives for dealing with every challenge COVID-19 and the anger over George Floyd's death have thrown your way. Give these stories a read: 

Do I want this gift? As demonstrations over killings of unarmed black people by police persist across the globe, presumably well-intentioned white allies are giving money and other gifts to black people in a show of solidarity. But the recipients have mixed feelings about the gesture, and experts on race relations say the money is better spent elsewhere to help the cause. 

Lost money? Did you pitch your much-awaited stimulus payment because it showed up on a plastic card that, frankly, looked like an unsolicited debit or credit card? Well, here's a bit of good news. You now won't be charged $7.50  to get a replacement card. 

Remote vacations: Motorhomes and trailers are appealing to Americans with cabin fever who want to get away from it all while still social distancing. That means RV vacations could see a boom as coronavirus camping restrictions lift

For more money and tech news, keep scrolling down. 

David Brinkerhoff, Deputy Money Editor

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