Des Moines, Iowa -- Gift cards top many holiday wish lists and State Treasurer Michael L. Fitzgerald wants Iowa consumers to protect the value of those cards by following a few basic tips. “Each year, gift cards go unused because the cards are lost or forgotten,” Fitzgerald said. “Nobody can...
DES MOINES, IA --- State Treasurer Michael L. Fitzgerald is encouraging Iowans to review their retirement plans in celebration of National Save for Retirement Week. “I’m asking Iowans to challenge themselves to take action during National Save for Retirement Week to make sure they are on track for a secure...
DES MOINES, IA - State Treasurer Michael L. Fitzgerald announced the results of his most recent Invest in Iowa online auction; $100 million will be deposited in 37 financial institutions across the state as a result of the October 8 auction. The state will receive an average rate of return...
DES MOINES, IA – State Treasurer Michael L. Fitzgerald received the Boyles/Alter Distinguished Service Award on October 7 from the National Association of State Treasurers (NAST). NAST presents this award to a dedicated and committed public servant whose outstanding career in government has provided a respected voice for NAST at...
DES MOINES, Iowa - State Treasurer Michael L. Fitzgerald announced the results of his Tuesday, August 20 online Invest in Iowa auction. Over $59 million will be deposited in 27 financial institutions across the state. The state will receive an average rate of return of 2.01% on these one-year certificates...
Record earnings are great news for Iowa taxpayers DES MOINES, IA – State Treasurer Michael Fitzgerald announced record earnings for fiscal year 2019 (July 1, 2018 to June 30, 2019). “Iowa earned over $56 million in its investment pool, the largest amount in over a decade,” Fitzgerald said. “Increased interest...
Iowa Refinances IJOBS Bonds DES MOINES, Iowa – State Treasurer Michael Fitzgerald announced on May 7, 2019, the State refinanced a portion of Iowa’s IJOBS bonds in order to save the State money. The State sold new bonds and used the proceeds to pay off the bonds that were issued...
DES MOINES, IA - State Treasurer Michael L. Fitzgerald announced the results of his most recent Invest in Iowa online auction. Over $87 million will be deposited in 34 financial institutions across the state as a result of the April 9 auction. The state will receive an average rate of...
DES MOINES, Iowa -- State Treasurer Michael L. Fitzgerald reminds students the deadline to apply for a Robert D. Blue Scholarship is drawing near. Applications must be submitted online at RDBlue.org by May 10 in order to be eligible for this year’s award. “Over the years we’ve helped hundreds of...
DES MOINES, Iowa – State Treasurer Michael L. Fitzgerald’s office is joining financial institutions across the state and nation in celebrating Money Smart Week. This year, Money Smart Week is Saturday, March 30 – Saturday, April 6 and is designed to help consumers better manage their personal finances and public...
