Hartford Funds. On the other hand, bull markets tend to last about 2.6 years. And while markets are down, you could essentially be buying stocks at a premium. And you could benefit substantially when they bounce back.\r\n

The Bottom Line

\r\nLittle is known about the proposed $5,000 DOGE dividend. But the idea is out there, and the president said he has put it under consideration. But if you are met with a $5,000 bonus, the important point is to make sure you use it wisely. You can use it to boost your emergency fund or retirement savings. You could also take a larger risk for potentially higher returns by investing it in the stock market."} 5f:{"type":"p","text":"The Epoch Times copyright © 2025. The views and opinions expressed are those of the authors. They are meant for general informational purposes only and should not be construed or interpreted as a recommendation or solicitation. The Epoch Times does not provide investment, tax, legal, financial planning, estate planning, or any other personal finance advice. The Epoch Times holds no liability for the accuracy or timeliness of the information provided."} 4c:["$4d","$4e","$4f","$50","$51","$52","$53","$54","$55","$56","$57","$58","$59","$5a","$5b","$5c","$5d","$5e","$5f"] 62:{} 61:{"termId":26,"name":"Business","slug":"business","termIcon":"https://img.theepochtimes.com/assets/uploads/2018/09/07/id2654862-BUSINESS.png","taxonomy":"category","termTaxonomyId":26,"description":"Breaking news on business and Markets, including the latest news in economy, markets, industrials, companies, and real estate.","parent":0,"uri":"/business","termImages":"$62"} 63:{"termId":713,"name":"Personal Finance","slug":"personal-finance","taxonomy":"category","termTaxonomyId":717,"description":"Find personal finance top news, headlines, and videos from credit cards, mortgages, retirement, savings, taxes,

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