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The federal government is stepping in to help deal with the rising gas and food prices by sending out some economic stimulus checks sooner, especially if you'll get it through direct deposit.
Here's a look at the new schedule.
If the last two digits of your social security number are from 0-20 you should see the direct deposit by Monday.
If the last two digits are 21-75 you could see the money by May 5 and 76-99 will get their direct deposits on May 12.
If your check is mailed to you here's a look at when those checks will go out.
If the last two digits of your social security number is between 00 and 09 your check will be mailed the week of May 9,
10-18 on May 16,
19-25 on May 23,
26-38 on May 30,
39-51 on June 6,
52-63 on June 13,
64-75 on June 20,
76-87 on June 27,
and finally 88-99 - the week of July 4.
