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.

Elon Musk hinted at the possibility of a so-called DOGE Dividend of $5,000 for American taxpayers. Is it feasible?

The president recently touted the idea, which came to a 30-year-old investor in a dream and caught the attention of Elon Musk on X.