This might be old news, but I just heard that the government stimulus payments are being sent out earlier than originally planned. The payment sent date is based on the last two of your Social Security and some people have already received their payment through direct deposit. To check your date, go here. To use a calculator and see how much you'll be getting back, go here. From what I hear, be sure and have your tax returns handy and don't guestimate on the numbers because it can really throw your actual total off. Finally, if you have basic questions about whether or not you're even qualifying for this payment, go here.