DES MOINES, IOWA (February 19, 2020) — State Treasurer Michael Fitzgerald reports the state of Iowa has once again affirmed its Triple A credit rating from rating agencies Standard and Poor's, Fitch Group, and Moody's — exemplifying the state's strong capacity to meet its financial commitments. "Triple A is the highest rating a state can achieve and I am proud to see this continue for Iowa," Fitzgerald said.

DES MOINES, IOWA (February 5, 2020) — State Treasurer Michael Fitzgerald announces the College Savings Iowa 529 Plan has eclipsed over $3 billion in withdrawals for qualified educational expenses. "This milestone is a great reminder of how important and meaningful College Savings Iowa is for families saving for the growing costs of education," Fitzgerald said.

DES MOINES, IOWA (January 24, 2020) — State Treasurer Michael Fitzgerald announces the results of his most recent Invest in Iowa online auction; over $71 million will be deposited in 24 financial institutions across the state as a result of the January 14 auction. The state will receive an average rate of return of 1.70% on these six-month certificates of deposit (CDs). "This program is a win-win for Iowa," said Fitzgerald.

DES MOINES, IOWA (January 7, 2020) — The new year is right around the corner and State Treasurer Michael L Fitzgerald wants Iowans to be financially secure in 2020. Many of us have financial accounts we don't check regularly — a retirement account from a past employer or savings account opened when a child was born. "Not checking on these accounts may seem harmless, but it can result in your assets becoming unclaimed property," said Fitzgerald.