Guest Editorial from State Treasurer Michael L. Fitzgerald Near the end of each calendar year, I often see parents and grandparents searching for gifts to give the children in their lives. This holiday season, look no further than College Savings Iowa and giving the gift of education. Families around the...
State Treasurer Michael Fitzgerald is spreading the news once again about College Savings Iowa’s statewide giveaway. First announced in November, College Savings Iowa’s giveaway includes a $529 plan contribution to a family in each of Iowa’s 99 counties. One grand prize winner, from all entrants, will win a $1,529 College...
State Treasurer Michael Fitzgerald is spreading the news about College Savings Iowa across the entire state with a year-end giveaway. College Savings Iowa is giving away a $529 plan contribution to a family in each of Iowa’s 99 counties, and one grand prize winner, from all entrants, will win a...
State Treasurer Michael Fitzgerald presented a $529 virtual check to Dalton Jacobus and his daughter, Hazel, as a way to celebrate the Jacobus family winning the College Savings Month giveaway hosted by College Savings Iowa. The Jacobus family, from Des Moines, was drawn from more than 4,000 entries during the...
State Treasurer Michael Fitzgerald has joined other state treasurers around the country in approving a resolution on minimizing student debt for the next generation. “One of the most important parts of my job is making sure families are financially prepared for education costs,” said Fitzgerald. “This bi-partisan resolution highlights the...
Guest Editorial from State Treasurer Michael L. Fitzgerald As State Treasurer and administrator of Iowa’s 529 plans, I look forward to College Savings Month each September. This nationally recognized initiative is a great way to share the benefits of saving with a 529 plan with more families and communities around...
State Treasurer Michael Fitzgerald is announcing updates for College Savings Iowa. Iowa taxpayers who are 529 plan account owners can now use funds to pay for qualified apprenticeship and student loan expenses. “I’m focused on providing more advantages and opportunities to our College Savings Iowa account owners,” said Fitzgerald. “With...
State Treasurer Michael Fitzgerald is celebrating College Savings Month this September with an education giveaway. Iowa families can register a child or grandchild under the age of 18 to win an Apple iPad and a $529 College Savings Iowa contribution. “We want to help a family stay connected and prepare...
State Treasurer Michael Fitzgerald is pleased to announce College Savings Iowa has been rated as a top performing 529 plan by SavingForCollege.com. Each quarter, the 529-information resource platform analyzes, compares and ranks the performance of investment portfolios for 529 plans around the country. “It comes as no surprise to me...
State Treasurer Michael Fitzgerald is celebrating children and students this month by encouraging Iowans to learn more about College Savings Iowa. “June 6 is National Higher Education Day and June 14 is National Children’s Day – the perfect pairing of days for our 529 program,” said Fitzgerald. “With College Savings...
