Dini Harris: How the SWSM Conference Changed Her Life
"I was reticent to talk about myself, but in doing so, I realized I was not alone," she says. "A Lot of people go through hard times,...
ASK-A-LAWYER: Estate Planning Q&A With Alex Kincaid
What is the difference between a will and a trust?
The main difference is which system controls if you become incapacitated or die – the government’s court system...
Mary Katharine Ham – Moving Forward Without Fear: Finding Strength in a Time of...
"My two biggest financial tips are to get life insurance and make a will," Mary Katharine says. "It's not fun to think about your mortality, but it...
State Leaders Assemble for First ‘In-Person’ National Meeting of the Year
By Derek Kreifels
The State Financial Officers Foundation (SFOF) kicked off it's 2020 Fall National Meeting in Orlando, FL, this week in-person. Headlining keynote speakers include Major General...
Kentucky Treasurer Surpasses $100 Million in Unclaimed Property Returns
Focus on unclaimed property returns significant to families and non-profits in time of pandemic
FRANKFORT, Ky. – Treasurer Allison Ball recently announced that she has returned $100 million...
September is College Savings Month: Missouri Treasurer Raising Awareness of 529 Savings Plan
"Data demonstrates that having an education savings account makes it more likely a child will attend a higher education institution. Data also shows that education influences socioeconomic...
UNCLAIMED PROPERTY: $10 Million Back To Mississippi
By Mississippi State Treasurer David McRae
My great-grandfather grew up on a farm in rural Rankin County. He opened his first department store in Jackson, Mississippi, at the...
Tamika Catchings: The Ultimate Overcomer
"When you find what you want to represent, and what represents you, you also find what brings you joy and peace. I'm blessed to have found that...
SWSM Founder Ron Crane: How it All Began
"You cannot be intimidated by fear of the unknown or a lack of knowledge. Learn from your mistakes and press on!"
By Heather Pluard
Never underestimate the impact of...
Kentucky’s Allison Ball: Child Entrepreneur to State Treasurer
"I learned the importance of having a strong backbone, to do what was right, and to fight for justice while maintaining a sensitivity to the very real...
