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529 Day is 5/29

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 […]



Treasurer Davis Prepares for Possible Default

Delaware State Treasurer Colleen Davis began taking proactive measures to protect Delaware’s financial interests in anticipation of a potential federal government default. The move comes after U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellin said that, without an agreement to raise the nation’s debt ceiling by June 1, 2023, the federal government could default on its loan obligations.



Treasurer Davis Offers Legislation to Boost Retirement Savings for State Employees

Bills would reinstate employer match and allow casual/seasonal employees to participate in retirement plan Remaining consistent with her three main priorities; bolstering retirement security and readiness, creating pathways to economic empowerment, and promoting a culture of financial excellence, Treasurer Davis has proposed two pieces of legislation with bi-partisan support designed to support state employees with […]



Local Forums Underway on Delaware EARNS

State Treasurer Colleen Davis led the first in a series of public forums to spread the word about the benefits of Delaware EARNS, an upcoming program that will provide workers and employers with access to low-cost retirement savings plans, beginning in January 2025. The Delaware NAACP, the Metropolitan Wilmington Urban League, and the Police Athletic […]



Almost $40,000 in “Free Money” Paid to DE529 Accounts

Also, unused education savings can soon rollover for retirement “First State, First Steps,” a pilot incentive program for Delawareans offering a $100 contribution to a new DE529 Education Savings Plan account added $37,700 to accounts over the last six months of 2022. “I am thrilled that our First State, First Steps program gave 377 young […]






 Pages Tagged With: "Delaware State Treasurer"

529 Day is 5/29

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 […]



Treasurer Davis Prepares for Possible Default

Delaware State Treasurer Colleen Davis began taking proactive measures to protect Delaware’s financial interests in anticipation of a potential federal government default. The move comes after U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellin said that, without an agreement to raise the nation’s debt ceiling by June 1, 2023, the federal government could default on its loan obligations.



Treasurer Davis Offers Legislation to Boost Retirement Savings for State Employees

Bills would reinstate employer match and allow casual/seasonal employees to participate in retirement plan Remaining consistent with her three main priorities; bolstering retirement security and readiness, creating pathways to economic empowerment, and promoting a culture of financial excellence, Treasurer Davis has proposed two pieces of legislation with bi-partisan support designed to support state employees with […]



Local Forums Underway on Delaware EARNS

State Treasurer Colleen Davis led the first in a series of public forums to spread the word about the benefits of Delaware EARNS, an upcoming program that will provide workers and employers with access to low-cost retirement savings plans, beginning in January 2025. The Delaware NAACP, the Metropolitan Wilmington Urban League, and the Police Athletic […]



Almost $40,000 in “Free Money” Paid to DE529 Accounts

Also, unused education savings can soon rollover for retirement “First State, First Steps,” a pilot incentive program for Delawareans offering a $100 contribution to a new DE529 Education Savings Plan account added $37,700 to accounts over the last six months of 2022. “I am thrilled that our First State, First Steps program gave 377 young […]