DES MOINES – State Treasurer Roby Smith encourages Iowans to add finances to their spring-cleaning to-do list, which can help prevent assets from becoming unclaimed. “As administrator of the Great Iowa Treasure Hunt, I not only protect Iowa’s unclaimed assets, I take it one step further,” said Smith. “I want...
DES MOINES - Today, Treasurer Smith released the following statement in response to the University of Iowa athletics settlement: Prior to Monday’s State Appeals Board meeting, I met with the Attorney General’s Office to learn more about the terms of the settlement reached in the case involving the University of Iowa...
DES MOINES – State Treasurer Roby Smith, administrator of Iowa’s Achieving a Better Life Experience (IAble) plan, is reminding individuals with disabilities and their support systems that contributions to an IAble account can be a team effort. “Life isn’t an individual sport. We surround ourselves with teammates, who help us...
DES MOINES - State Treasurer Roby Smith is using March Madness season to encourage families to invest in their children’s education with College Savings Iowa. “There are less summers with your children before they head to college than there are minutes in half a game of collegiate basketball - now...
DES MOINES – State Treasurer Roby Smith presented Girl Scouts of Greater Iowa with a check for their unclaimed funds in the Great Iowa Treasure Hunt. “There’s only one thing sweeter than a Caramel Delight or Thin Mint, and that’s being able to return more than $1,900 to Girl Scouts...
DES MOINES – State Treasurer Roby Smith is encouraging Iowans to maximize their tax refunds with College Savings Iowa. “If you are receiving a tax refund this year, we have a great option to ensure you invest it wisely,” said Smith. “College Savings Iowa is perfect for families who want...
State Treasurer Roby Smith presented Des Moines Public Schools with a check for funds they claimed through the Great Iowa Treasure Hunt. “I am proud to reunite Des Moines Public Schools with their funds,” said Treasurer Smith. “Every dollar returned to schools and other businesses is a dollar towards helping...
DES MOINES – State Treasurer Roby Smith is celebrating IAble’s sixth anniversary by reminding Iowans of the Plan’s benefits. “IAble provides individuals with disabilities the tools to save money without limiting their access to important benefits,” said Smith. “By reminding Iowans of the Plan’s benefits, I’m hopeful I can help...
DES MOINES – State Treasurer Roby Smith is starting the year with a celebration for National Unclaimed Property Day on February 1. “The goal of the Great Iowa Treasure Hunt is to put money back into the hands of rightful owners,” said Smith. “Unclaimed Property Day is a great opportunity...
DES MOINES – State Treasurer Roby Smith announced that, as a result of his January 10th Invest in Iowa auction, $72 million will be deposited in 15 financial institutions across the state with Iowa earning an average rate of return of 4.77% on these six-month certificates of deposit (CDs). “This...
