DES MOINES, Iowa – April is Financial Literacy Month, and State Treasurer Roby Smith is encouraging all Iowans to strengthen their financial education skills. “There’s always something to learn to enhance our financial well-being. This year, my office has been working hard to find resources that are educational and engaging...
State Treasurer Roby Smith announces Iowa’s AAA credit rating has been affirmed by Fitch Ratings. “This is great news for Iowa. We are in a good financial position according to the experts,” Smith said. “An AAA credit rating indicates the strength of the state’s economy, and Iowa’s economy outlook is...
DES MOINES – State Treasurer Roby Smith announces the 2024 Robert D. Blue Scholarship is open for applications. Applicants must be a current senior or former graduate of any Iowa high school who plans to attend a college or university within the state. Awards are based on financial need, an...
DES MOINES - When I ran for State Treasurer, I promised I would fight every day for the hard-working taxpayers of this state. Promises made, promises kept. Over the last 8 months as a member of the State Appeals Board, I voted against millions of dollars of taxpayer-funded settlements involving...
DES MOINES - State Treasurer Roby Smith reports over $235 million in interest was earned on the Pooled Money Fund for the State’s 2023 fiscal year, which runs from July to June. “The State of Iowa earned a striking amount of interest in the last year, mainly due to the...
DES MOINES - State Treasurer Roby Smith voted today to provide $200,000 in assistance to those impacted by the recent Davenport building collapse. These funds will be distributed through the Iowa Individual Assistance Grant Program (IIAGP) and Iowa Disaster Case Management Program (IDCM). Recipients will be able to use the...
DES MOINES – State Treasurer Roby Smith announced the result of Invest in Iowa’s April 11 auction. Across 25 financial institutions from around the state, $100 million will be deposited as six-month certificates of deposit (CDs), earning the state an average rate of return of 4.89%. “The success of the...
DES MOINES – State Treasurer Roby Smith is celebrating Money Smart Week, a national awareness campaign designed to help consumers better manage their personal finances. “I am dedicated to providing resources and information to empower Iowans to make informed financial decisions. Financial burdens and financial well-being are not limited to...
DES MOINES – April is Financial Literacy Month, and State Treasurer Roby Smith is encouraging all Iowans to strengthen their financial literacy skills. “No matter how old or young one may be, there’s always something to learn to enhance our financial well-being. I am excited to provide resources to assist...
DES MOINES - Today, Treasurer Smith released the following statement in response to the University of Iowa athletics settlement: Prior to Monday’s State Appeals Board meeting, I met with the Attorney General’s Office to learn more about the terms of the settlement reached in the case involving the University of...
