As April begins, millions of people in the US are staring at their bank accounts and email inboxes—waiting for the relief that may be coming now. Yes, the new $800 stimulus check could be the answer to this wait. Amidst the onslaught of inflation, this one-time payment has been launched with the aim of giving … Read more
As with every year, in 2025, Alaskans are set to benefit directly from their state’s natural oil wealth. The Alaska Permanent Fund Dividend (PFD) is set to be $1,702 this year. It’s not just an annual payment, but it’s a symbol of how Alaska shares its oil revenue with residents. As an Alaska resident, either … Read more
So this is the long-standing foundation for the Alaskan economy: the Permanent Fund and then in 2025 it is finished with a dramatic multi-billion dollar shortfall. Its value fell innumerably over the years, which has been the basis for so much noise among both Alaskans and financial market analysts alike. The reduction is for one … Read more