Lowest annual percentage increase over the last five years DES MOINES, Iowa – State Treasurer Roby Smith reports the Iowa outstanding debt obligations for state and local governments totaled $20.9 billion as of June 30, 2023. Overall, this represents a 3.93% increase over the past fiscal year – the state’s...
DES MOINES, Iowa – State Treasurer Roby Smith reminds Iowans the 2024 Robert D. Blue Scholarship deadline is rapidly approaching. Students of any Iowa high school who plan to pursue, or are currently pursuing, higher education in the state for the upcoming academic year must submit their application at RDBlue.org...
DES MOINES, Iowa – State Treasurer Roby Smith is reminding Iowans to review their financial accounts this spring to help avoid the possibility of assets becoming unclaimed property. “Spring cleaning is more than washing windows and getting rid of dust bunnies under furniture. Add your financial accounts to your spring-cleaning...
DES MOINES, Iowa – This April, State Treasurer Roby Smith is taking part in the ABLE to Save Month campaign by educating Iowans about IAble, the state’s Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE) plan. “IAble has been helping individuals with disabilities protect crucial benefits, without jeopardizing their need to save money,...
DES MOINES, Iowa – State Treasurer Roby Smith is making sure Iowans know there is still time to contribute to their College Savings Iowa account and deduct the amount from their 2023 state taxes. “Who knew taxes could be fun? Well, when you can put money aside for a child’s...
DES MOINES, Iowa – April is Financial Literacy Month, and State Treasurer Roby Smith is encouraging all Iowans to strengthen their financial education skills. “There’s always something to learn to enhance our financial well-being. This year, my office has been working hard to find resources that are educational and engaging...
DES MOINES – State Treasurer Roby Smith is springing into April by encouraging Iowans to search for their name in the Great Iowa Treasure Hunt, Iowa’s only legitimate unclaimed property source. “New properties are always being added to our database and in the past six months we’ve added $50.7...
State Treasurer Roby Smith announces Iowa’s AAA credit rating has been affirmed by Fitch Ratings. “This is great news for Iowa. We are in a good financial position according to the experts,” Smith said. “An AAA credit rating indicates the strength of the state’s economy, and Iowa’s economy outlook is...
DES MOINES, Iowa – State Treasurer Roby Smith is reminding Iowans that saving with IAble, Iowa’s Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE) plan, can be a team effort. “Saving doesn’t have to be an individual sport. With an IAble account, others can assist an Account Owner – the team’s MVP...
DES MOINES – March Madness is upon us, and State Treasurer Roby Smith is using the tournament to spread the word about College Savings Iowa. “While many are preparing their brackets for the big tournament, I encourage you to elevate your game with College Savings Iowa,” said Smith. “Check out...
