Financial Literacy Council of Greater Hamilton County

05/09/2024

Thank you for reporting this KCCI!

Under the new rules, Iowans who contribute can claim up to $5,500 in tax deductions.

05/09/2024

College Savings Iowa keeps getting better!
After advocating for these changes during the 2024 legislative session, I am proud to announce updates to your College Savings Iowa account for flexible spending and more savings!

Increased Tax Deduction
College Savings Iowa account owners who are Iowa taxpayers can now deduct up to $5,500 of their contributions per Beneficiary account from their state taxable income in 2024.* Plus, you can still maximize your deduction by having each adult in your household open an account for each child. For example, married account owners who contribute to separate accounts for their two children can deduct up to $22,000 in 2024.

04/03/2024

April is Financial Literacy Month! The residents of Hamilton County can easily create 2 ways to help with their child's future college needs. First, by enrolling your Hamilton County kindergarten through Third grade student in the Availa Kares College Savings Plan. Download either the English or Spanish forms here:
http://www.financialliteracycouncil.com/availa-kares/availa-kares-enrollment-form
Also, learn more and set up an account with the 529 College Savings Plan here:
https://www.collegesavingsiowa.com/learn/saving-101/529-basics

12/06/2023

Free 30 to 40 minute Zoom Webinar on Tuesday, Dece,ber 12th at 5:30 pm or Thursday, December 14th at 5:30 pm. Contact Barb at the phone number below if you would like to see the Webinar at the Extension. Sign up today at https://go.iastate.edu/1WDK8D . The link to the workshop will be sent to those who sign up. Learn all you need to know about: Tax Benefits, how even small savings can make a big difference and how to open an account & add funds when you can! Questions: Barb Wollan, ISU Extension & Outreach at 515-832-9597 or [email protected] .

12/04/2023

Upcoming Availa Kares enrollment opportunities!

09/25/2023

LEARN ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT IOWA’S 529 PLAN
Learn about:

Tax benefits
How even small savings can make a big difference.
How to open an account and add funds when you can!
Free 30 to 40 minute workshop – choose the day that works for you:

Thursday, September 28th @ 5:00 pm – ZOOM only
Monday, October 10th @ 5:00 pm – either ZOOM or in person at the Hamilton Co. Extension, 311 Bank Street, Webster City
Sign up today: https://go.iastate.edu/9LOFBH

Presenter: Randi Boelkes, Representative for Iowa’s College Saving Iowa and Ascensus Government Savings

Have questions? Contact Barb Wollan, Iowa State University Extension and Outreach.

515-832-9597

[email protected]

05/09/2023

11/22/2022

In Hamilton County, we have a high population of rural residents. Access to both financial literacy education and quality health care are critical for rural Iowans.

As the largest health care program in the United States, Medicaid covers more than 20% of the U.S. population including millions of children, older adults, people with disabilities, and 2 million veterans.

10/13/2022

It just takes 10.

We have been so lucky to have a number of you step up to help us in the last few weeks.

If 10 people or businesses committed to supporting this Financial Literacy initiative to the tune of $500 each, our goal would be reached. It would ensure that this program could grow in solid ground.

JOIN US:

DONATEDonate via PayPalDonate The Financial Literacy Council of Greater Hamilton County is a non-profit whose mission is to promote financial knowledge and skills among Hamilton County residents while also improving access to financial services. The Availa Kares College Savings Program is the first....

10/05/2022

We're still looking for community partners.

Help us provide Hamilton County students with access to College Savings Accounts and encourage our community students to pursue education after high school!

www.financialliteracycouncil.com/donate