Alaska PFD 2025: $1,000 “Stimulus” Checks, November 20 & December 18 Payment Dates — What’s Really Happening Today, November 15, 2025
Anchorage, Alaska – November 15, 2025 More than 600,000 Alaskans are either receiving or about to receive $1,000 payments from the Alaska Permanent Fund Dividend (PFD) — a state benefit that many headlines are calling a “stimulus check.” At the same time, federal officials and fact‑checkers are scrambling to debunk viral claims of new nationwide IRS stimulus deposits this month. Here’s a clear explainer of what’s real, what’s rumor, and what Alaska residents should know about the 2025 PFD payment schedule and eligibility as of today, November 15, 2025. What Is the Alaska PFD — and Why Is 2025’s Check