State Treasurer Roby Smith announced a reduction of the minimum contribution limit to an IAble (Iowa’s Achieving a Better Life Experience) account to $1, effective immediately. This change gives eligible individuals with a disability easier access to contribute to an account and begin saving money while protecting means-tested benefits. “Investing looks...
State Treasurer Roby Smith is celebrating ABLE to Save Month, a nationwide campaign recognized each April, by spreading the word about the IAble (Iowa’s Achieving a Better Life Experience) plan and the advantages it brings to eligible individuals with a disability. “IAble can really make a difference and help individuals...
State Treasurer Roby Smith is excited to announce fee reductions for five of seven investment options for IAble (Iowa’s Achieving a Better Live Experience) account owners. The already low-cost program now has lower fees from the previous record-lows set in 2022. IAble accounts provide eligible individuals with a disability an...
State Treasurer Roby Smith is sharing information about an upcoming webinar to help Iowans learn more about IAble, Iowa’s Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE) plan. The webinar, co-hosted by IAble and Iowa’s Developmental Disabilities (DD) Council, takes place Thursday, January 23. “This is a great chance to learn about...
DES MOINES – State Treasurer Roby Smith announces two updates for IAble (Iowa’s Achieving a Better Life Experience plan). “We know how crucial IAble accounts can be in helping individuals with disabilities save for long- and short-term expenses, which is why I’m proud to share we are offering a new...
DES MOINES – This holiday season, State Treasurer Roby Smith invites family and friends to give the gift of financial freedom to individuals with disabilities through contributions to their IAble account. “The spirit of the holidays is about giving and making a difference,” said Smith. “Contributing to a loved one’s...
DES MOINES – State Treasurer Roby Smith is celebrating National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM). Held every October, NDEAM is an annual campaign to raise awareness of disability employment topics and celebrate the many and varied contributions of America’s workers with disabilities. “During NDEAM, we celebrate the value and talent...
DES MOINES, Iowa – State Treasurer Roby Smith explains how IAble, Iowa’s Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE) plan, can be another tool in the toolbox for students with disabilities. “From establishing an Individualized Education Program (IEP) to coordinating adaptations with school personnel, many caregivers with a child receiving special...
DES MOINES, Iowa – State Treasurer Roby Smith is celebrating the first National ABLE (Achieving a Better Life Experience) Savings Day on August 14. “ABLE accounts can change the way individuals with disabilities and their support system participate in the community, plan for the future and build financial wellness,” Smith...
DES MOINES, Iowa – July is nationally recognized as Disability Pride Month, and State Treasurer Roby Smith is taking the opportunity to spotlight IAble, Iowa’s Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE) plan. Celebrated every July, Disability Pride Month marks the anniversary of signing the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) into...
