This afternoon, President Bush signed the ballyhooed bipartisan bill that will provide a hundred billion bucks to Americans and, as a bonus, might simultaneously serve to stimulate the stagnant economy, so long it sparks spending on consumer items.

What does this mean for you? Do you get a rebate under the plan and, if so, how much of one? How do you sign up?

• OMB Watch breaks it down and shows you what's it in for you: here
• How to make sure you get your rebate check: here
• IRS Facts About the 2008 Stimulus Payments: here
• Stimulus Payments: Instructions for Low-Income Workers and Recipients of Social Security and Certain Veterans' Benefits: here