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...
During the month of May, State Treasurer Michael Fitzgerald is celebrating 529 Day by giving away five $529 College Savings Iowa contributions. “529 Day is another chance for me to encourage Iowa families to look into saving for higher education with College Savings Iowa,” said Fitzgerald. “It takes a lot...
As Iowans begin their 2019 tax preparations, State Treasurer Michael Fitzgerald wants to remind them they can still contribute to their College Savings Iowa accounts for the 2019 tax year. “A great benefit for College Savings Iowa account owners is the state deduction they can take for their contributions,” said...
State Treasurer Michael Fitzgerald is awarding a $1,000 College Savings Iowa contribution to Craig Ingamells of Manchester and his 15-year-old nephew, Brett. Craig’s submission for Brett was randomly selected to receive the giveaway contribution after Craig entered the College Savings Iowa’s Year-End giveaway during November and December 2019. “Our Year-End...
State Treasurer Michael Fitzgerald announces the College Savings Iowa 529 Plan has eclipsed over $3 billion in withdrawals for qualified educational expenses. “This milestone is a great reminder of how important and meaningful College Savings Iowa is for families saving for the growing costs of education,” Fitzgerald said. “College Savings...
