Like many parents, I know my kids are excited for summer break. But before we get there, May is also an important reminder to prepare for the future and make smart financial decisions for the next generation. That’s why I want to remind Mississippi families that the Mississippi Prepaid Affordable College Savings Tuition (MPACT) program’s 2025-26 season closes on May … Read More

Small businesses are the backbone of Mississippi’s economy. In fact, 99 percent of Mississippi businesses are small businesses, providing paychecks for nearly half of our workforce. I know firsthand the impact of these businesses because our own family business started small – a single department store in Jackson. We invested in our communities. We treated our team like family. And … Read More

RE: No. R-1884 and RIN 7100-AH17 Thank you for the opportunity to comment on the Prohibition on Use of Reputation Risk. I write in full support of the Federal Reserve’s proposal to prohibit the use of reputation risk as outlined. The previous reputation risk allowance was an ill-defined, weaponized concept that has picked winners and losers, punished lawful businesses, and unnecessarily injected politics into our financial system. Ending it will bring consistency, protect hardworking Americans, and force … Read More

President Donald Trump has declared a “war on fraud,” and it’s a fight that matters now more than ever. Washington is finally waking up to something Mississippians have understood for a long time: when government overspends, taxpayers pay the price. The Trump administration has taken meaningful steps to root out waste and abuse, but this can’t just be a federal … Read More

When we talk about helping Mississippi families get ahead, it starts with giving them the right tools. That’s exactly what we’ve done with Mississippi College and Career Savings. What began as a simple idea – helping families save for job training and education – has grown into one of the country’s top education savings programs. In fact, Forbes has recognized … Read More

This year, President Trump and congressional Republicans delivered a historic tax cut that delivered tax refunds that were $350 higher than previous years, according to the latest IRS data. Now, I know that $350 won’t revolutionize a family’s budget, but I want to remind everyone that without this legislation, taxes would have actually increased by 22 percent this year. Take … Read More

We talk a lot about the American Dream. Owning a home. Sending your kids to college. Retiring with dignity. But here’s the truth: none of that happens by accident. It happens because people plan; they save; and they leverage luck. That’s why financial education matters – not as some abstract idea, but as a real, practical skill that shapes whether … Read More

It’s no secret that we are facing a challenging economic climate. Consumer spending has slowed, while prices seem to only increase. Recently, Mississippi’s credit rating changed from “negative” to “stable,” showing positive signs for our state, but I know it’s still tough around many kitchen tables. April is Financial Wellness Month, a time when the Mississippi Treasury spends a little … Read More

JACKSON, Miss. – Mississippi Governor Tate Reeves and Mississippi Treasurer David McRae today announced that S&P Global Credit Ratings has improved the state’s outlook from “negative” to “stable.” The announcement sends a strong signal that Mississippi’s fiscal foundation is strong and that the state is well positioned for continued long-term growth. “This is more great news for Mississippi and it proves our … Read More

The economic news as of late hasn’t been great. Credit card debt is at record levels. Gas prices remain high. Interest rates are at a standstill. In the middle of that uncertainty, though, Mississippi received some encouraging news. This month, S&P Global Credit Ratings upgraded Mississippi’s credit outlook from “negative” to “stable.” That is a meaningful achievement, especially in an … Read More