Jake Jacobson The original purpose of the PF when I voted for in in 1976 was to fund government when the oil started running out!. And yes, we called it our "Rainy Day Account"!.  The PFD didn't come along until 1980.  Myself, and all of us have benefited greatly from the PFD.  However, it is now time to use the PF for it's original purpose!