DES MOINES – This holiday season, State Treasurer Roby Smith has a simple solution for gift-giving dilemmas. “As families gather for the holidays, invite the special people in your life to give a meaningful gift with a contribution to ISave 529,” Smith said. “Contribute to an existing account or open...
DES MOINES – In honor of Veteran’s Day, State Treasurer Roby Smith is sharing a list of organizations that serve, aid and assist veterans with money to claim in Great Iowa Treasure Hunt. “With a foundation of hope and honor, organizations across Iowa provide programs and services to veterans, service...
DES MOINES – October is meant to be the scariest month of the year, but State Treasurer Roby Smith wants to make sure paying for education is not something to be spooked about. Check out this scary good list of benefits of saving with ISave 529. Hauntingly Good Tax Advantages...
DES MOINES – State Treasurer Roby Smith recently awarded a $5,290 ISave 529 account contribution to the Van Zee family of Colfax. Eric Van Zee’s entry for his 13-year-old son, Landon, was randomly drawn as the winner of ISave 529’s 2024 College Savings Month Giveaway. “Contributing to Landon’s ISave 529...
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 – State Treasurer Roby Smith is pleased to share ISave 529, formerly College Savings Iowa, received a top 10 ranking by Saving For College in both five-year and 10-year returns. “These rankings validate what I already knew, which is that ISave 529 provides best-in-class investments for families who...
DES MOINES – State Treasurer Roby Smith is reminding Iowans to register for the College Savings Month $5,290 account contribution giveaway from ISave 529™, formerly College Savings Iowa®. “Given the increasing costs associated with all forms of education, ISave 529 offers families a way to save for their children’s future,”...
DES MOINES – State Treasurer Roby Smith awarded the Miller Family of Steamboat Rock with a $1,000 ISave 529 contribution from the Iowa State Fair Giveaway. Kathy Jo Miller’s entry for her three-year-old grandson, Griffin, was drawn as the winner. “Our giveaway at the Iowa State Fair is a great...
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 – State Treasurer Roby Smith is proud to announce ISave 529 as the new name for Iowa’s direct-sold 529 plan, formerly College Savings Iowa. “Saving for education encompasses a variety of paths, whether that be K-12 tuition, two- or four-year college, graduate school or apprenticeship programs,” said Smith....
