Sets record with more than $469 million earned in FY 2025 State Treasurer Roby Smith announced a major financial milestone for his tenure: the Iowa Pooled Money Fund has surpassed $1 billion in total earnings since his swearing in as Iowa’s 26th State Treasurer. This demonstrates the strength and stability...
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...
State Treasurer Roby Smith is celebrating the second annual National ABLE (Achieving a Better Life Experience) Savings Day on August 14 by promoting IAble, Iowa’s ABLE savings plan. The goal of the annual savings day is to raise awareness for programs like IAble and the benefits they have for eligible...
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...
July marks Disability Pride Month and State Treasurer Roby Smith is taking the opportunity to spotlight IAble, Iowa’s Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE) plan while recognizing the valuable contributions of individuals with disabilities. “People living with disabilities are a vital part of our society,” said Treasurer Smith. “Disability Pride...
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...
