Des Moines, Iowa – What do Iowa children want to be when they grow up? State Treasurer Michael Fitzgerald has the answers! “At the College Savings Iowa State Fair booth, we asked visitors to take our survey, and we discovered little Iowans want to be veterinarians, athletes and teachers when...
Des Moines, Iowa – State Treasurer Michael Fitzgerald is reminding parents and loved ones about the importance of saving for a student’s education. “Just as summer always seems to slip away, so do the years before your student pursues their higher education dreams,” said Fitzgerald. “With the school year starting...
Des Moines, Iowa – State Treasurer Michael Fitzgerald is giving away a $1,000 College Savings Iowa contribution to one Iowa family at the State Fair, which runs from August 11-21. “If you’ve been waiting for the chance to start saving for the super students in your life, this giveaway is...
Des Moines, Iowa – State Treasurer Michael Fitzgerald celebrated 529 Day with a $529 College Savings Iowa contribution to one family in each Iowa county. “I’m elated to be giving 99 children a boost to their education savings,” said Fitzgerald. “All it takes is one contribution to get the ball...
Des Moines, Iowa – State Treasurer Michael Fitzgerald is celebrating Higher Education Day, recognized annually on June 6, by stressing the importance of a post-secondary education and the need to save for it. “It pays to pursue a degree after high school,” said Fitzgerald. “Statistics show higher education – whether...
State Treasurer Michael L. Fitzgerald is reminding Iowans in all corners of the state there are only a few days left to register for this year’s College Savings Iowa 529 Day Giveaway. “We’re counting down the days until a winner is drawn for each county, and it could be you,”...
Des Moines, Iowa – State Treasurer Michael L. Fitzgerald is celebrating 529 Day, recognized nationally on May 29, with a College Savings Iowa giveaway in each Iowa county. “529 Day spreads the word about the importance of 529 plans, like College Savings Iowa, and how they can be used to...
Guest Editorial from State Treasurer Michael L. Fitzgerald I am a long-time baseball fan. From attending my children’s games when they were little to supporting both the Chicago White Sox and the Chicago Cubs, baseball has always been a hobby of mine. As baseball season begins, I am struck with...
Des Moines, Iowa – State Treasurer Michael L. Fitzgerald reminds Iowans there is still time to contribute to their College Savings Iowa account and deduct those contributions from their 2021 state taxes. “The state income tax deduction is a highly valued benefit of the plan,” said Fitzgerald. “If a participant...
Des Moines, IA – State Treasurer Michael L. Fitzgerald announces that for the ninth time in 16 years, the College Savings Iowa 529 plan has reduced its fees for plan participants. “By reducing fees, we’re making it possible for families to keep more money in their accounts,” said Fitzgerald. “Every...
