DES MOINES, Iowa – State Treasurer Michael L. Fitzgerald recently opened the 2022 Robert D. Blue Scholarship 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,...
DES MOINES, Iowa – State Treasurer Michael L. Fitzgerald announces Iowa’s AAA credit rating has been affirmed by Fitch Ratings. “Iowans can continue to rest assured the State’s finances are in secure order,” said Fitzgerald. “Our conservative budget management, low debt liability and diverse economy helped the State maintain our...
Des Moines, Iowa – State Treasurer Michael L. Fitzgerald is counting down to the holidays with a 12 days of Christmas celebration. Join Fitzgerald on his Twitter and Facebook pages, @IowaTreasurer, starting on Sunday, December 12 to learn fun facts about the Treasurer’s consumer programs. “To spread some holiday cheer,...
DES MOINES, IA – State Treasurer Michael L. Fitzgerald is pleased to announce the State of Iowa’s Triple A credit rating from Moody’s Investor Services (Moody’s) was affirmed. “This is exciting news for Iowa,” Fitzgerald said. “Triple A is the highest rating a State can achieve, and the experts continue...
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...
