15 May 2017

Treasurer Fitzgerald Adds New Names to Treasure Hunt

By Karen Austin

DES MOINES, IA (05/15/2017) (readMedia)-- State Treasurer Michael L. Fitzgerald announced he has more money to return to Iowans. More than two million people are owned over $308 million. The spring publication of the Great Iowa Treasure Hunt is scheduled to begin soon.

17 Apr 2017

State Treasury Offers Six-Month Deposits to Iowa's Financial Institutions

By Karen Austin

DES MOINES, IA (04/12/2017) (readMedia)-- State Treasurer Michael L. Fitzgerald announced that, as a result of Tuesday's online Invest in Iowa auction, $50 million will be deposited in 22 financial institutions across the state. The state will receive an average rate of return of 1.29% on these six-month certificates of deposit. "We continue to see significant interest in this program," Fitzgerald said.

12 Apr 2017

Treasurer Fitzgerald Announces Deadline to Apply for Robert D. Blue Scholarship Draws Near

By Karen Austin

DES MOINES, IA (04/11/2017) (readMedia)-- State Treasurer Michael L. Fitzgerald reminds students the deadline to apply for a Robert D. Blue Scholarship is drawing near. Applications must be submitted online at RDBlue.org by May 10 in order to be eligible for this year's award.

27 Feb 2017

A Message from State Treasurer Michael L. Fitzgerald, IPERS Board Member

By Karen Austin

DES MOINES, IA (02/24/2017) (readMedia)-- On January 30, 2017, I issued a statement telling IPERS members they should be concerned about the future of their benefits.

27 Feb 2017

State Treasurer Fitzgerald Announces 2017 College Savings Iowa Deduction Amount

By Karen Austin

DES MOINES, IA (02/15/2017) (readMedia)-- State Treasurer Michael L. Fitzgerald announced today that the Iowa income tax deduction has once again been raised for those saving with College Savings Iowa.* "Iowa taxpayers can deduct the first $3,239 they contribute per beneficiary account from their state taxable income in 2017," Fitzgerald said. "A married couple with two children will be able to deduct up to $12,956 in College Savings Iowa contributions on their 2017 state taxes."

22 Feb 2017

Treasurer Fitzgerald Joins Other State Treasurers to Raise Awareness for ABLE Savings Programs

By Karen Austin

13-State Alliance Offers ABLE Savings Accounts to Help Persons with Disabilities

08 Feb 2017

New savings accounts allow persons with disabilities and their families to save for qualified disability expenses

By Karen Austin

DES MOINES, IA (02/08/2017) (readMedia)-- State Treasurer Michael Fitzgerald announced the launch of IAble, Iowa's tax-advantaged savings plan for persons with disabilities and their families. Signed into Iowa law in 2015, IAble allows families the opportunity to plan for the future well-being of a loved one with a disability without the risk of losing their eligibility for certain assistance programs, like SSI and Medicaid.

08 Feb 2017

Treasurer Fitzgerald has Treasures for Valentine's Day

By Karen Austin

DES MOINES, IA (02/01/2017) (readMedia)-- State Treasurer Michael L. Fitzgerald is looking to reunite owners this Valentine's Day with their lost and forgotten cherished treasurers. "In addition to money, we have an assortment of mementos from safe deposit box contents waiting to be reclaimed," Fitzgerald said. "The contents include pictures of soldier's overseas, engagement rings, lockets, cards and love letters.

07 Feb 2017

Outstanding Debt Obligations Increase 0.92%

By Karen Austin

Debt increase drops below one percent for first time in 20 years

17 Jan 2017

State Treasury Conducts First Invest in Iowa Auction of 2017

By Karen Austin

DES MOINES, IA (01/12/2017)(readMedia)-- State Treasurer Michael L. Fitzgerald announced that, as a result of Tuesday's online Invest in Iowa auction, $50 million will be deposited in 17 banks across the state. The state will receive an average rate of return of 1.06% on these six-month certificates of deposit. "Our first auction of 2017 was a success," Fitzgerald said. "Competitive bidding pushed the rate of return to its highest number since 2009."

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