My spouse (born out of state) has lived in AK 40 years and thinks the PFD should've been designated for AK BORN residents only. We have 4 kids (now adults); our PFD's helped with daycare expenses (no daycare assistance because of our 2 incomes at the time), vehicle expenses, food, etc.  We didn't spend our checks on expensive big screen TVs, electronic devices/toys and the likes.  Our family vacations were "camping" in state. Stop having kids if you can't afford them, use BIRTH CONTROL or get FIXED, so the SOA/taxpayers aren't footing the bill for YOUR family! Every Oct. (payout time), kids are neglected while parents go "party up" on alcohol/drugs/hotels,with the extra $$. Are these adults ever going to "grow up" and start thinking like adults?! My dad always said, "too many people live beyond their income and don't save for emergencies or their future."  Wise man, I tell ya! One day the PFD may be gone!!!! In the meantime, how wisely do you spend YOURS?!