{"id":361,"date":"2024-02-16T19:04:40","date_gmt":"2024-02-16T19:04:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.acceptanceinsurance.com\/blog\/?p=361"},"modified":"2024-04-16T16:18:27","modified_gmt":"2024-04-16T16:18:27","slug":"make-the-most-of-child-tax-credit","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.acceptanceinsurance.com\/blog\/make-the-most-of-child-tax-credit\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Make the Most Of Your Child Tax Credit"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>We\u2019ve got tips and info about this new way you may receive your benefits.<\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"c-section__title c-section__title--blue c-section__title--left \">Three Ways To Make The Most Of Your Child Tax Credit Check<\/h2>\n\n\n<ol>\n<li>Pay Down Debt. If you\u2019ve got any bills that charge you interest, pay them off. Start with the payments that charge the highest interest rate. This can help you keep more of your money in the long run.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pay your insurance bill for the year. Insurance bills are almost always cheaper when you pay for a longer period of time up front. When you miss your insurance payment, you risk losing your coverage \u2013 so this tip can save you money and give you peace of mind.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Save For Emergencies. Putting away some money \u2018just in case\u2019 is sometimes hard \u2013 but having cash in the bank when you need to fix the car or go to the doctor is always going to be a good idea.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"c-section__title c-section__title--green c-section__title--left c-section__title--lvl2 \">Things To Know About The Child Tax Credit Payments<\/h3>\n\n\n<p>Almost everyone with a child under the age of 18 is eligible for monthly payments. If you haven\u2019t started receiving payments, click&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.irs.gov\/credits-deductions\/child-tax-credit-update-portal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here to visit the Child Tax Credit Update Portal on IRS.gov.<\/a>&nbsp;The child tax credit used to be paid out in one big payment when you filed your taxes. Thanks to this new program, you are getting half of that money in monthly payments. You\u2019ll get the other half when you file your taxes. If you didn\u2019t file taxes, or aren\u2019t required to file taxes, click<a href=\"https:\/\/www.irs.gov\/credits-deductions\/child-tax-credit-non-filer-sign-up-tool\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">&nbsp;here to use the Non-filer Sign-up Tool<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"c-section__title c-section__title--green c-section__title--left c-section__title--lvl2 \">We\u2019re Here To Help<\/h3>\n\n\n<p>Acceptance Insurance has friendly agents online, on the phone, and in stores to help you get the peace of mind you need. 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