Most of these payments will be available in bank accounts on Wednesday, April 7.

A payment date for those who get VA benefits hasnt yet been announced.

Banks and credit unions have been required to make those funds available to customers at 9 a.m. Wednesday.

A couple dance on top of a mail box as their stimulus check arrives.

Why Are Social Security Recipients Still Waiting?

But about 30 million recipients of Social Security and other benefits arestill waiting on stimulus money.

Thats because the IRS is processing stimulus payments using 2019 and 2020 tax returns.

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Instead, the IRS got the information it needed from the appropriate agency.

Probably not as good as youd like.

It always seems like an uphill battle to build (and keep) a decent amount in savings.

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But what if your car breaks down, or you have a sudden medical bill?

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The VA and Railroad Retirement System provided the information earlier in the same week.

Do I Have to Do Anything to Get My Check?

If you received the first two checks, youre probably in line to get this one, too.

The only thing you’re free to do right now is wait.

This time around, youll get $1,400 for each dependent, regardless of their age.

Can I Track My Stimulus Check Yet?

TheIRS Get My Payment toolwas updated last weekend for benefit recipients who are getting paid on April 7.

The information is updated once a day.

Avoid multiple log-ins, as you may get locked out for 24 hours.

Robin Hartill is a certified financial planner and a senior writer at The Penny Hoarder.

She writes the Dear Penny personal finance advice column.

Send your tricky money questions to[email protected].

When you log into your bank account, how do your savings look?

Probably not as good as youd like.

It always seems like an uphill battle to build (and keep) a decent amount in savings.

But what if your car breaks down, or you have a sudden medical bill?