ALASKAS ECONOMY

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Jan 21 2026FINANCE

Alaska's Smart Money Move: How a 50-Year-Old Plan Keeps Paying Off

Alaska made a wise choice half a century ago. Back in 1976, when the state was still new, voters decided to save some of their oil and mineral money for the future. This decision led to the Alaska Permanent Fund, a smart way to manage resources that won't last forever. The fund started small, with

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