Protecting Your Golden Years

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The Golden Years. Retirement. The reward for a lifetime of hard work. It’s what so many Mississippians look forward to, what so many plan for, hope for, save for. But in recent years, Wall Street bankers have taken a little polish off those Golden Years, sacrificing investment returns in exchange for feel-good talking points. I have long sounded the alarm … Read More

Celebrating Unclaimed Property Day

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Did you know nearly 33 million Americans have money sitting in a government bank account waiting to be claimed? That’s about one in seven people – and you could very well be one of them. Money becomes “unclaimed” when it is abandoned (or lost) and the owner can’t be found. It could be an old stock, a distant relative’s estate … Read More

Standing with Trump and DOGE

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I understand why so many Mississippians are frustrated with Washington – I am too! The woke waste is breaking government and breaking the banks of hardworking taxpayers. On January 20, however, President Donald J. Trump will be sworn in as President of the United States for the second time, and with his swearing in will be the dawn of a … Read More

$40 Million Returned in One Year

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Winter Arc. Have you heard of it? It’s a TikTok trend that has led many to ditch the idea of a New Year’s resolution in exchange for a slower build up through the winter months. In other words, rather than the abrupt shift many attempt on January 1, those embracing the Winter Arc started making incremental progress on their goals … Read More

Unclaimed Money is on the Polar Express to You

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The State Treasury’s Unclaimed Money team is issuing the second batch of Unclaimed Money checks to roughly 6,000 Mississippians just in time for Christmas! These checks are part of the State Treasury’s proactive plan to return outstanding unclaimed money to Mississippi residents. By Christmas, the Treasury will have returned roughly 10,000 checks for a grand total of $4 million! This … Read More

The State Treasury’s Gift Guide

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The Advent calendars are out, Christmas bells are ringing, and holiday deals are flashing across every device. Yes, the season of gift giving is upon us. If you’re stumped for a gift, let me provide a few ideas that the Mississippi State Treasury can be helpful with! As you may know, the Treasury manages the Mississippi Affordable College Savings (MACS) … Read More

Give Thanks

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I know many are ready to dig out the tinsel and ornaments, but I encourage you to wait a bit and savor Thanksgiving’s turkey and stuffing first. In today’s fast-paced world, many don’t have the time to pause and find gratitude – we’re too busy moving on to the next thing! So today, I wanted to take a moment and … Read More

MPACT is 100.1% Funded

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When I took office in January 2020, the Mississippi Prepaid Affordable College Tuition’s (MPACT) Legacy Plan had a 72 percent funding ratio. What this means in practical terms is that taxpayers were about to be on the hook for over $125 million. I am a fiscal conservative to my core, so asking for a taxpayer bailout wasn’t in the cards … Read More

A Treasurer’s View of Trump’s Victory

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America has just completed one of the most consequential elections in our history – an election that largely hinged on a single question: Are you better off today than you were four years ago? Given that President Trump amassed more than 300 electoral votes and the support of more than 72 million Americans, the answer was proclaimed loud and clear: … Read More

Legislative Updates for Mississippi College and Career Savings

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Americans owe about $1.6 trillion in student loan debt, according to Pew Research. Now, I want to be clear: That’s a hefty sum that is difficult for many families to manage, but I don’t believe it’s right to ask taxpayers to take on the costs others have incurred. Just think how unconscionable it would be if the government forced you … Read More