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Millions of American parents will soon get a monthly allowance: 4 questions answered

  • Written by Joya Misra, Professor of Sociology & Public Policy, University of Massachusetts Amherst
Millions of American parents will soon get a monthly allowance: 4 questions answeredThe stuff kids need adds up, especially during pandemics.Alexi Rosenfeld/Getty Images

The federal government’s US$1.9 trillion relief package Congress passed on March 10 will temporarily expand the child tax credit.

This credit, currently pegged at up to $2,000 a year per child until they turn 17, will instead total $3,600 for children under 6...

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