Mississippians don’t save for retirement so their money can be used to push political agendas. They save so they can retire with security after a lifetime of hard work. That commonsense truth has been under attack from woke Wall Street firms (and Biden-era bureaucrats) who believe your retirement account should double as a political weapon. Enough is enough. For years, … Read More

I hope everyone had a Merry Christmas and has started the new year on a good foot. It’s been too long, but we’re finally back and have exciting news to share in this week’s column! Right before Christmas, the Mississippi Treasury’s Mississippi Affordable College Savings program was ranked by Forbes as one of the best college savings programs in the … Read More

As the 2025 season comes to a close, it’s natural to pause and reflect on the year behind us. Some of us look back with pride at what we accomplished. Others may simply be grateful for what we made it through. Either way, this slower season gives us a chance to take stock, learn from the past year, and set … Read More

This month, I had the honor of testifying before the Mississippi Senate Universities and Colleges Committee about the strength of Mississippi’s College and Career Savings program. My message was simple and direct: Mississippi’s education savings programs are strong, stable, and built for the future. That was not always the case. When I took office, the MPACT Legacy program, which allows … Read More

Every Christmas season, it’s easy to get swept up in the chase for the “perfect” gift. Between Black Friday deals and Cyber Monday trends, our focus can drift from the true reason we celebrate: the birth of Jesus Christ and the time we cherish with family and friends. The truth is that while the world pushes us to go bigger … Read More

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As 2025 begins to wind down, I’ve taken a moment to look back on all we’ve accomplished together at the Mississippi Treasury this past year. It’s been a busy season, but one filled with real progress for the people of our state. We crossed a major milestone by returning more than $150 million in unclaimed money to Mississippians. This means … Read More

Over the last few weeks, my team and I have been crisscrossing Mississippi to celebrate an exciting milestone: we’ve now returned more than $150 million in unclaimed money to the people of our state. That’s more than all previous Mississippi Treasurers – combined. Along the way, we’ve helped return hundreds of thousands of dollars more during the tour itself. From … Read More

Each year on November 11, Americans pause to honor the men and women who have worn our nation’s uniform. For most of Mississippi, this is more than a simple banking holiday. It’s a stark reminder that our freedom was bought at a price, paid by those willing to serve something larger than themselves. Of course, gratitude for our veterans shouldn’t … Read More

Since Mississippi began returning unclaimed money 43 years ago, more than half of those returns have taken place in the last five years, since I’ve been your State Treasurer. That’s $150 million out of $300 million returned by my team alone, using a number of new strategies I’ve implemented to make getting your unclaimed money easier and faster. If you’re … Read More