DES MOINES – State Treasurer Roby Smith is reminding Iowans to register for the 529 Day giveaways before May 31. “As part of my 529 Day celebration, I’m giving five families a $529 College Savings Iowa contribution to start or expand on the education savings of a child in their...
DES MOINES - State Treasurer Roby Smith is sharing the benefits of saving with IAble, Iowa’s Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE) plan. “Being able to save for Qualified Disability Expenses helps individuals achieve their better life experience,” stated Smith, administrator of IAble. “When someone invests in IAble, they have the...
DES MOINES – State Treasurer Roby Smith is celebrating 529 Day with College Savings Iowa account giveaways throughout May. “I encourage all Iowa families to sign up for our five giveaways this month,” said Smith. “Each winner will receive a $529 contribution to a new or existing College Savings Iowa...
DES MOINES – State Treasurer Roby Smith explains how Iowans rate their experience with the Great Iowa Treasure Hunt. “We surveyed past and present Iowans who have successfully been reunited with their unclaimed assets in the Great Iowa Treasure Hunt,” said Smith. “Over 90% rated their experience as ‘highest quality’...
DES MOINES – State Treasurer Roby Smith is planting the seed of saving for individuals living with a disability by encouraging them to learn about IAble. “For individuals with disabilities, saving is much easier than tracking moon phases and frost dates or relying on soil temperatures,” said Smith. “Plus, while...
DES MOINES – State Treasurer Roby Smith announced the result of Invest in Iowa’s April 11 auction. Across 25 financial institutions from around the state, $100 million will be deposited as six-month certificates of deposit (CDs), earning the state an average rate of return of 4.89%. “The success of the most...
DES MOINES – State Treasurer Roby Smith is using prom season to remind Iowans about the importance of saving for higher education. “The average teen spends about $1,000 on prom. That’s comparable to how much a postsecondary student will spend on textbooks and supplies for one year,” said Smith. “While...
DES MOINES – State Treasurer Roby Smith is celebrating Money Smart Week, a national awareness campaign designed to help consumers better manage their personal finances. “I am dedicated to providing resources and information to empower Iowans to make informed financial decisions. Financial burdens and financial well-being are not limited to...
DES MOINES – April is Financial Literacy Month, and State Treasurer Roby Smith is encouraging all Iowans to strengthen their financial literacy skills. “No matter how old or young one may be, there’s always something to learn to enhance our financial well-being. I am excited to provide resources to assist...
State Treasurer Roby Smith is reminding Iowans there is still time to contribute to their College Savings Iowa 529 account and deduct those contributions from their 2022 state taxes. “An added benefit for Iowa taxpayers is the state income tax deduction. If you want to maximize your $3,522 Iowa state...
