By definition, a dividend is a distribution of profits by a corporation to its shareholders and a refund is a payment made back to a user that previously paid for something. A stimulus check, on the other hand, is a direct payment to encourage spending and stimulate the economy by putting money directly into the consumers' hands.

As the Department of Government Efficiency looks to make massive spending cuts, there's talk of sending some of the money back to Americans.

Will $5000 DOGE Dividend proposal become a reality soon? According to reports, DOGE dividend plan , back by Donald Trump and his close ally Elon Musk, could become a law soon. As the Department of Government Efficiency looks to make massive spending cuts,