Purchasing power refers to the amount of goods and services a person or entity can buy with a given amount of money. It fluctuates over time due to inflation, deflation and changes in income, directly ...

Payments for this year’s permanent fund dividend started Thursday. More than 600,000 Alaskans will get the $1,000 PFD – and when adjusted for inflation, it’s the smallest amount in state history.

Purchasing power refers to the quantity of goods or services $20 can buy today. Inflation erodes purchasing power, making $10 buy fewer loaves of bread over 10 years. Investing in S&P 500 funds can ...