Des Moines, Iowa – State Treasurer Michael L. Fitzgerald is excited to announce the launch of Refer a Friend, a new program with College Savings Iowa. Iowa residents who are existing participants with College Savings Iowa now have the ability to receive a reward for spreading the word about the...
DES MOINES, Iowa – State Treasurer Michael L. Fitzgerald is giving away 99 College Savings Iowa contributions to spread the word about gifting education savings this holiday season. As part of the 2021 Year End giveaway, one winner from each of Iowa’s 99 counties will receive a $529 contribution to...
Des Moines, Iowa – State Treasurer Michael L. Fitzgerald recently attended Cookies & Conversations at the Gilbert Library to talk with families about the College Savings Iowa 529 plan. “It’s always a treat to talk with members of our communities about College Savings Iowa and the benefits of saving for...
Guest Editorial from State Treasurer Michael L. Fitzgerald In September of 1998, I launched the College Savings Iowa 529 plan to offer families a tax-advantaged way to save and pay for the rising costs of education. The plan has since grown at an exponential rate, recently reaching over $6.3 billion...
Des Moines, Iowa – State Treasurer Michael L. Fitzgerald recently awarded a $1,000 College Savings Iowa contribution and an Apple iPad to the Haacke family of Des Moines. Sixteen-year-old Nolan was randomly drawn as the winner of the 2021 College Savings Month Giveaway that took place in September. “Giveaways are...
Des Moines, Iowa – State Treasurer Michael L. Fitzgerald awarded a $1,000 College Savings Iowa account contribution to the Bell family of Letts as part of the 2021 Iowa State Fair Giveaway. “By giving this boost to Hudson’s future education, we’re showing him we believe in his dreams,” said Fitzgerald....
Guest Editorial from State Treasurer Michael L. Fitzgerald While I am always encouraging families and loved ones to save for the children in their lives no matter the time of the year, September is especially noteworthy as it is College Savings Month. With many children back in school, it serves...
Des Moines, Iowa – State Treasurer Michael Fitzgerald announces 83% of the children who participated in College Savings Iowa’s annual State Fair survey believe pursuing higher education is a necessary step in achieving their dreams and career aspirations. “It’s fun for kids to dream of what they want to be...
Des Moines, Iowa – State Treasurer Michael Fitzgerald is celebrating Higher Education Day by announcing the College Savings Iowa 529 plan has surpassed $6 billion in total assets across more than 259,000 active accounts. “This milestone comes at the perfect time as we celebrate National Higher Education Day on June...
