State Farm is sending customers a share of $5 billion. Are you getting a check?

When you hear a company is paying dividends, it usually refers to a publicly traded firm, like Apple or Nvidia, issuing quarterly payments to its shareholders. But the latest dividend making the news is different: the insurance giant State Farm Mutual, a private company, has announced it will begin issuing a one-time dividend of $5 billion to its customers. Here’s what you need to know about the State Farm dividend, and if you can expect a check. What is the State Farm dividend? The St...