Treasurer Davis Calls on Federal Trade Commission to Oppose Kroger-Albertsons Merger
Office of the State Treasurer | State Treasurer Colleen C. Davis | Date Posted: Monday, August 28, 2023
In a letter dated August 23, 2023, Delaware State Treasurer Colleen Davis joined six of her colleagues in calling on the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to oppose the proposed merger between major grocery chains Kroger and Albertsons. Davis believes the merger poses a significant threat to the well-being of Delaware residents and expresses deep concern […]
College Savings on the Rise in Delaware
Office of the State Treasurer | State Treasurer Colleen C. Davis | Date Posted: Monday, August 7, 2023
More accounts and $36,100 in incentives added in first half of 2023 Almost twice as many people as last year have started saving for higher education with DE529 Education Savings Accounts according to State Treasurer Colleen Davis. More than 1,400 new DE529 accounts opened through June of 2023, a number 41% higher than during the […]
Delaware EARNS Program Moves Forward, Open to Interstate Cooperation
Office of the State Treasurer | State Treasurer Colleen C. Davis | Date Posted: Thursday, July 13, 2023
To ensure workers have the highest quality choice when it comes to retirement savings, the Office of State Treasurer will explore an interstate collaboration for the Delaware Expanding Access for Retirement and Necessary Savings (EARNS) Program. The EARNS Program board, voting unanimously at its July 13 public meeting, authorized the Treasurer’s office to evaluate entry […]
Program to Help Foster Youth Pursue Higher Education Returns
Office of the State Treasurer | State Treasurer Colleen C. Davis | Date Posted: Thursday, June 1, 2023
After a successful launch in 2022, State Treasurer Colleen Davis, with the endorsement of the Delaware Plans Management Board, extended the ASPIRE529 pilot program and will once again offer financial assistance to youth in or aging out of the foster care system seeking higher education. Awarded on a first-come first-served basis to qualified individuals, ASPIRE529 […]
529 Day is 5/29
Office of the State Treasurer | State Treasurer Colleen C. Davis | Date Posted: Wednesday, May 24, 2023
With Memorial Day falling on May 29th, we have the opportunity to remember the heroes of our past and take the opportunity to invest in the heroes of our future…our children. State Treasurer Colleen Davis once again joins the nationwide celebration of saving for higher education. 529 Day, which takes place every year on May […]
