DWYM: Tips for what to do when your stimulus check arrives The latest round of stimulus checks is already starting to show up in bank accounts. and last updated 2021-03-15 10:58:51-04 The latest round of stimulus checks is already starting to show up in bank accounts. Hopefully, you will receive yours in the next week, if you used direct deposit last time around. But before you start shopping, consumer reporter John Matarese shows us what you should do first, so you donât waste your money. The stimulus checks are coming, and not just those $1,400 checks for adults, but also more money than ever for children.