DES MOINES, Iowa – State Treasurer Michael Fitzgerald, administrator of Iowa’s ABLE plan, IAble, encourages individuals with disabilities to consider saving with the plan – especially if they are earning an income. “IAble provides financial security and independence for individuals with disabilities who want to save money and maintain federal...
DES MOINES, Iowa – State Treasurer Michael Fitzgerald announced that Iowa received an overwhelming response to the refunding of its tobacco settlement bonds, resulting in over $167 million savings for the State of Iowa over the life of the bonds. “A bond refunding is similar to an individual refinancing their...
State Treasurer Michael Fitzgerald is encouraging Iowans to review their financial information. “I want Iowans to achieve a lifetime of financial wellbeing,” Fitzgerald said. “Checking your financial information, such as credit history and credit scores, will help you understand your current credit position. Plus, it can help you detect any...
DES MOINES, IA – April is Financial Literacy Month and State Treasurer Michael Fitzgerald is celebrating all month long with an emphasis on Money Smart Week. “I am committed to providing Iowans with unbiased and reliable resources to increase their financial empowerment, which is why I am spreading the word...
State Treasurer Michael Fitzgerald wants Iowans to get the most out of gift cards they receive and ensure it doesn’t end up as unclaimed property. “Gift cards are easy and convenient gifts to give and receive throughout the year; so odds are you or someone you know has received one,”...
DES MOINES, Iowa – State Treasurer Michael Fitzgerald has a vault full of unclaimed property from the Great Iowa Treasure Hunt waiting to be claimed. In light of St. Patrick’s Day, test your luck by searching GreatIowaTreasureHunt.gov to see if any belongs to you! “You don’t need a four-leaf clover...
State Treasurer Fitzgerald announces Karen Austin, his Chief of Staff, was awarded the 2021 Chris Allen Memorial Award for Outstanding Advocacy in Public Finance from the National Association of State Treasurers (NAST). Austin was nominated for the award by Fitzgerald. “For over 30 years, Karen has been an advocate, leader...
DES MOINES, Iowa – Iowans will soon be celebrating love and affection this Valentine’s Day, inspiring State Treasurer Michael Fitzgerald to match up individuals and reunite them with their lost treasures from the Great Iowa Treasure Hunt. “I’m celebrating Valentine’s Day by returning cherished items reported as unclaimed property from...
DES MOINES, IA – State Treasurer Michael Fitzgerald reports the Iowa outstanding debt obligations for state and local governments totaled $17.9 billion as of June 30, 2020, a 4.77% increase from fiscal year 2019. “This is similar to the increase we saw last year,” said Fitzgerald. “With interest rates this...
DES MOINES, Iowa – State Treasurer Michael Fitzgerald is on a mission to deliver some holiday cheer to Iowans in the form of cash through the 2020 12 Days of Christmas social media campaign. Over $420 million in unclaimed property is waiting to be claimed by Iowans in the Great...
