The Daily Money: Tax season starts (cue scary music)

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The Daily Money ALL THE MONEY NEWS YOU NEED TO KNOW   Friday, February 12 Good morning, Daily Money crew, it's Nathan Bomey celebrating Friday alongside you. Let's get to our ... INSIGHT OF THE DAY: CVS, Walgreens, Walmart, Kroger and other pharmacies are expected to begin administering COVID-19 vaccines today in many states. Appointments are being snapped up fast, but don't assume you can't get in. Check out my story from earlier this week with information on what to do. On to the rest of the Money news. 1. I'm sorry to say that tax season has begun. In fact, it officially starts today. Our Jessica Menton has all the details on what you need to expect this year. 2. Make sure you know how much stimulus money you received. You won't get taxed on it, but you still need to know for filing purposes. 3. Should American couples who make between $100,000 and $150,000 get another stimulus check? One group that's studied the matter says they don't need it. 4. The GameStop saga started with investors taking a swing at some of Wall Street's most sophisticated investors. What are hedge funds and why have they drawn so much ire? 5. Afraid of inflation? Here are some tips on how to protect your investments from it. More news below! --Nathan Bomey, Money reporter IRS tax season 2021 kicks off today. Are you ready? As you start organizing your IRS tax returns for 2020, there are a few key things to keep in mind, from stimulus checks to major deadlines. Don't do your taxes until you know your stimulus payout What if I collected unemployment?: Your tax questions,... Here's how I'm protecting my money against higher... GameStop frenzy showed Americans hate hedge funds. Why? How to better help the needy? Cut income cap for... Valentine's Day weekend: Get meal deals, freebies Robinhood ETFs: Should you buy these 5 top picks? GoFundMe CEO: We weren't meant to replace COVID relief OPINION Grape-Nuts shortage coming to an end, company says   FOLLOW US Problem viewing email? View in browser Unsubscribe • Manage Newsletters • Terms of Service • Privacy Policy/Your California Privacy Rights • Privacy Notice • Do Not Sell My Info/Cookie Policy • Feedback © 2021 USA TODAY, a division of Gannett Satellite Information Network, LLC. 7950 Jones Branch Drive, McLean, VA 22102