This Halloween season, State Treasurer Roby Smith is reminding families not to let the fright of future educational costs send shivers down their spine. Instead, take the scare out of saving by opening or contributing to an ISave 529 account— and invite your loved ones to join in on the...
State Treasurer Roby Smith is celebrating College Savings Month this September with a statewide giveaway! Five Iowa students will each win a $1,000 contribution to an ISave 529 account, and each winner will choose a K-12 school to receive an additional $1,000 donation. “Whether you’re a parent, grandparent, guardian, the...
State Treasurer Roby Smith awarded the Fitch Family of West Des Moines with a $1,000 ISave 529 contribution from the Iowa State Fair Giveaway. Jenney Fitch’s entry for her 13-year-old daughter was drawn as the winner. “The ISave 529 Iowa State Fair giveaway is a great way to spread the...
Children attending this year’s Iowa State Fair have been sharing their thoughts about future careers, education and their favorite fair activities with State Treasurer Roby Smith in the ISave 529 booth, in the Varied Industries Building. The up-to-date results of the nonscientific survey are below along with a statement from...
Heading to the Iowa State Fair? Be sure to stop by the Varied Industries Building from August 7–17. State Treasurer Roby Smith encourages fairgoers to check out two booths that could put money in your pocket or help a child in your life. Visitors can search their name and favorite...
As families across the country approach the end of summer and prepare for the upcoming school year, State Treasurer Roby Smith is reminding individuals there’s no better time than now to invest in a child’s future. This July, ISave 529 is encouraging families to take advantage of the many benefits...
As Iowa ballfields fill with the sounds of summer cheers and the crack of bats, State Treasurer Roby Smith is encouraging Iowa families to think beyond the game and take a step toward a child’s future by opening and investing in an ISave 529 account. “Whether it’s T-ball, soccer, softball...
In celebration of 529 Day, State Treasurer Roby Smith began a new a social media campaign to raise awareness for the ISave 529 plan, and encourage families to take a step toward planning for their children’s future by opening and contributing to ISave 529. “Whether your child is still in...
State Treasurer Roby Smith is kicking off March and the “unofficial” start of spring with a $1,000 ISave 529 giveaway. “Every Iowan should visit ISave529.com and register to win a $1,000 ISave 529 contribution,” said Treasurer Smith. “Investing in a child’s education is a gift that lasts a lifetime. Whether...
State Treasurer Roby Smith announces Iowa taxpayers can deduct up to $5,800 in contributions per ISave 529 Beneficiary account from their income taxes in 2025. “With ISave 529, saving for education goes hand-in-hand with saving on taxes,” said Smith. “Since the deduction applies to each Beneficiary account, you can save...
