By Treasurer David McRae It’s graduation season in Mississippi, kickstarting a summer of preparation for our graduates and their families. Most parents use these next few months to bestow the essentials on their children – from the twin XL bedsheets that are only really needed in college dorm rooms to towels, desk lamps, and a few sets of trendy new … Read More

By Treasurer David McRae Life can be full of unknowns. Will I get into a good college? Will I find a strong partner? Will I be able to retire when I want? Will I be able to stay healthy? In some cases, the only thing we can do is lay the unknowns in God’s hands. In other cases, such as … Read More

By Treasurer David McRae Every year, your State Treasury hosts an Art Contest for Pre-K through 12th-Grade Students. This year’s competition drew in more than 1,000 applications – each of which featured a child’s dreams in answering the question: What do you want to do when you grow up? The truth is that I love this time of year because … Read More

Jackson, Miss. —Mississippi Treasurer David McRae joined top finance officials this week in challenging President Biden on a new mortgage rule that punishes families with good credit scores. Under the mortgage redistribution policy, home buyers who have maintained good credit scores and offer a strong down payment will face higher mortgage fees going forward. These increased fees will then be used … Read More

JACKSON, Miss. – David McRae this week announced the 2023 College Savings Mississippi Art Contest winners with a reception at the Mississippi Museum of Art. Twelve students and one teacher took home a combined $3,500 worth of scholarships during the event. “In these students’ artwork, we saw the beauty of their creativity, but also a snapshot of their dreams,” said McRae. … Read More

By Treasurer David McRae There are many things we can appreciate about the state we call home, but one of the most prominent in my mind is the determination to not only survive the hard times, but thrive through them. Despite tornadoes and hurricanes, floods and unexpected freezes, our Main Streets remain strong cornerstones of our Mississippi way of life. … Read More

By Treasurer David McRae I have had a lot of titles in my life, both in the private sector and now as your State Treasurer, but like so many parents, the title I’m most proud of is “Dad.” What’s interesting to me is that while all these roles are very different, I seem to come back to the same message: … Read More

By Treasurer David McRae More than half of Mississippi’s population calls a rural community home. In fact, of the Magnolia State’s 82 counties, 65 are deemed rural. That’s something we need to hold onto. Sadly, however, our small towns are shrinking. Many look to employment opportunities as a reason for the population loss, as younger folks are seeking better-paying jobs … Read More

By Treasurer David McRae I came into the role of Mississippi Treasurer with the intention of making state government work a little more like a business – and from Day One, we got to work doing exactly that. Internally, we made simple technology upgrades (such as laptops instead of desktop computers) that allow our team to be more mobile and … Read More

Jackson, MS – Treasurer David McRae today announced that Mississippi Affordable College Savings (MACS) account holders now have access to a free, integrated prepaid debit card program, making it easier than ever to use the account for qualified education expenses. “We are excited about providing a seamless and safe payment method at no cost to our Mississippi students or their … Read More