Guest Editorial from State Treasurer Michael L. Fitzgerald Do you have a plan for your advanced child tax credit payment? Starting July 15, these advanced payments could give families up to $300 per child, per month, until the end of the year. If you’re unsure where to start, I encourage...
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 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, 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 -- National Retirement Security Month is nationally recognized in October to raise public awareness about the importance of saving for retirement. State Treasurer Michael Fitzgerald is using this opportunity to inform Iowans about the importance of planning for your future. “During this month, all Iowans should review...
National Disability Employment Awareness Month is an annual observation coordinated by the U.S. Department of Labor each October. The goal of the month is to educate employers and others on disability employment issues as well as celebrate the contributions of America’s workers with disabilities. This year’s theme “Increasing Access and...
State Treasurer Michael Fitzgerald is pleased to announce a $46.6 million savings for the State. On August 25, 2020, Fitzgerald refinanced a portion of Iowa’s IJOBS bonds. The State sold new bonds and used the proceeds to pay off the bonds that were issued in 2010. “Similar to refinancing your...
