How to make the most of this year’s $1,200 Permanent Fund check

Hundreds of thousands of Alaskans are receiving their Permanent Fund Dividends this week. This year’s payout is $1,200, which includes a $200 “energy relief” payment.
There are a lot of things you could do with the money, but how should you spend it? An economist and a financial advisor have some advice for you.
Save, Spend and Splurge
Laurel Renkert is a financial advisor in Anchorage who recommends splitting your PFD into even thirds: spending, saving and splurging. That&rsq