Por Meredith Clement, MEFA Click HERE for the English version of the blog. La temporada de graduación se acerca, y si en su familia alguien se va a graduar de la escuela secundaria, tenemos una gran idea. Hágale un regalo […]
By Meredith Clement, MEFA Haz clic AQUÍ para ver el blog en español. Graduation season is upon us, and if you have any high school graduates on your gift list this season, we have a great […]
By Michael Fitzgerald, State Treasurer of Iowa May 10, 2022 “Marcia, Marcia, Marcia,” mocked Jan Brady of The Brady Brunch as her sister Marcia received continued praise at school. Little did we know how symbolic this quote would become as a response to being jealous. Speaking of jealousy, the Bradys would have only had to […]
Dear Dash, Though our mom doesn’t always hear this from us, we appreciate all she does for our family. What are some things we can do to show her how much we love her this Mother’s Day? Sincerely, Quinn & Mae Age 12 & 10 Dear Quinn & […]
By Julio Martinez, Executive Director, ScholarShare Investment Board April 26, 2022 As parents, we know how important it is to read to our children and teach them to love books at an early age. We know that reading provides an excellent foundation that will help our children as they navigate through all levels of school. As […]
Sure to Help Families as College Decision Deadlines Near By Patricia Roberts, Chief Operating Officer of Gift of College, Inc. April 19, 2022 It’s the time of year when higher education options are being carefully considered and compared by high school seniors and their parents. What may have initially been thought of as an easy decision […]
By Luke Minor, Director of Washington State’s College Savings Plans (WA529) April 12, 2022 As my wife and I have evolved from carefree childless 30-somethings into harried rookie parents, our standards for what is exciting and cool have certainly changed. Whether it’s me brushing up on my dad jokes, my wife discovering yet another useful application […]
Fernando Díaz es el Jefe de Productos Financieros (Chief Financial Products Officer) para el Tesorero del Estado de Illinois 5 de abril, 2022 Click HERE for the English version of the […]
By Fernando Diaz, Chief Financial Product Officer, Illinois State Treasurer April 5, 2022 Haz clic AQUÍ para ver el blog en español. Starting college is an exciting experience, […]
March 29, 2022 Two weeks ago, NAST held its annual Legislative conference. It was attended by over 200 individuals from across the nation to discuss policy issues of significance to all treasurer’s offices. If you were able to attend, you heard from policy experts about what’s happening in Congress related to retirement, cannabis banking, infrastructure […]
March 22, 2022 As you step back into your garden this spring, you might see the green tips of leaves peeking through the soil. In my garden, the first sign of green crocus leaves means that soon flowers will spread, and the space will be full of vibrant, beautiful colors. Similar to these early symbols […]
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 529 account. Informing families about the benefits of saving, and doing so early, is crucial in reducing the amount of student loan debt the children […]