This Dad’s Got Jokes – and Education Savings
Where does a penguin keep his money? In a snow bank. What did the hamburger name it’s baby? Patty. What’s brown and sticky? A stick. When I earned the title […]
Tag Archives: College Savings Iowa
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Hit Nothing But Net When You Save With A 529 Plan
By Iowa State Treasurer Roby Smith, administrator of Iowa’s 529 Education Savings Programs, College Savings Iowa and the IAdvisor 529 Plan March 14, 2023 There are fewer summers with your […]
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The Role of a Grandparent
November 1, 2022 I filled with pride when my daughter became a first-time parent, but then it hit me: I was now a grandparent. I started to question what this […]
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30 Reasons to Save with a 529 Account
By Michael L. Fitzgerald, State Treasurer of Iowa March 15, 2022 While the shortest month of the year has passed, I’m not short on reasons to save for education with a […]
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Simple Steps to Save
By Michael L. Fitzgerald, State Treasurer of Iowa January 25, 2022 Although it may be hard to believe, I only paid $320 for tuition my first semester at the University of […]
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Spring into a Bright Future
By the Honorable Michael L. Fitzgerald, Iowa State Treasurer March 16, 2021 In the Midwest, we look forward to spring as the days are longer and brighter, the snow is […]
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Prepare now for fall withdrawals
By: Hon. Michael L. Fitzgerald, State Treasurer, State of Iowa July 16, 2019 The summer break is a great time to get away from it all and spend time with […]
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Dear Dash … College Savings Advice from Alaska
Dear Dash, I’m planning to go to college someday. My mom started a 529 account for me. Can you give me some tips on how to grow my college savings? […]
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It Takes a Village
Hon. Michael L. Fitzgerald, State Treasurer, State of Iowa July 25, 2018 I’ve been known to repeat the saying, “It takes a village to raise a child.” For me, […]
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How you can combat student loans
By: Hon. Michael L. Fitzgerald, State Treasurer, State of Iowa April 11, 2017 With only a few months left in the 2016-2017 school year, high school seniors around the country […]
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Raiding Your Kids’ 529 Account is Scary Stuff
By Hon. Michael L. Fitzgerald, State Treasurer, State of Iowa October 17, 2016 For many people, October and Halloween mean tricks and treats and anything scary, with frightening movies playing […]
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Summer not a time for break from college savings
By: Hon. Michael L. Fitzgerald State Treasurer, State of Iowa While it may be hard to believe that the kids wrapped up yet another year of school, summer break is […]