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 melting and the weather is warmer. It’s a great opportunity for families to start cleaning up and organizing after a long winter bundled up at […]
By Hon. Michael L. Fitzgerald, State Treasurer, State of Iowa January 5, 2021 Many people are ready to close the calendar on 2020 and focus on 2021, and I don’t blame them. To say 2020 has been a tough year may be an understatement, but the New Year gives us the opportunity to learn from […]
By Michael Fitzgerald, Iowa State Treasurer and administrator of Iowa’s 529 College Savings Programs September 8, 2020 Saving for the future education of our children is a full family affair, and everyone plays an incredibly important role when it comes to helping them achieve their dreams. As I’ve often said, it really does take a […]
By Paula Smith, Senior Vice President, DC and College Savings Strategy, Voya Investment Management August 25, 2020 Trying to picture your child heading off to college when they are just entering preschool is difficult. However, there is some truth to the adage “It goes by in the blink of an eye.” Even in the topsy-turvy […]
By Hon. Michael L. Fitzgerald, State Treasurer, State of Iowa May 5, 2020 The spring semester for this school year has been frustrating and stress-inducing for many students and their families. While the future feels uncertain, I know our educators are still committed to teaching and supporting the children in our lives. The upcoming […]
By Michael Fitzgerald, Iowa State Treasurer January 21, 2020 As adults, we know how important it is to save and find ways to feel financially secure. However, getting our kids and grandkids on the same page might prove to be challenging. Coming up with fun and encouraging ways for them to learn about saving, […]
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, this means so much when it comes to saving for a child’s future education. Here in Iowa, we always like to tell parents, grandparents, aunts, […]
By Hon. Michael L. Fitzgerald, State Treasurer, State of Iowa October 17, 2017 There’s only a few months left in 2017, and it seems like the year has flown by with a flurry of activity. That’s how a parent can feel about the 18 years spent getting their kids ready to graduate from high school […]
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 are excited to start their adventures with college and higher education. But, many students and their families are aware that higher education is expensive, and […]
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 a time to enjoy the warm weather and the free time with family and friends. But, the next school year will be here before you […]
By Hon. Michael L. Fitzgerald, State Treasurer of Iowa March 9, 2016 This St. Patrick’s Day, don’t leave your college savings to luck – but do look to your four-leaf clover as a way to reevaluate your college planning strategy. Many people plan to rely on scholarships, grants and student loans to pay for higher […]