Big News: Permanent Fund Dividend Announced in Alaska for 2025
What Is the Alaska Permanent Fund Dividend (PFD)? Established in 1976, the Alaska Permanent Fund was created to manage the state’s oil revenues for long-term benefit. In 1982, the Permanent Fund Dividend (PFD) was introduced—an annual payout to every qualifying resident from the fund’s earnings. The idea was simple but revolutionary: share Alaska’s wealth with…