Kansas State Treasurer Steven Johnson

Never Forget.

Our partnership with Mr. Stinky Feet is having an encore at the Kansas State Fair. Join us tomorrow and Thursday at the House of Capper for family-friendly performances at Noon and 1.

Also, Treasurer Johnson and the Learning Quest 529 Education Savings Plan are celebrating National College Savings Month and the Kansas State Fair with a $50 giveaway to the first 500 newly established Learning Quest 529 accounts opened during the duration of the 2024 Kansas State Fair (September 6 - 15). Attendees of the Kansas State Fair in Hutchinson can visit the Kansas State Treasurer’s fair booth in the Meadowlark building for assistance with establishing a Learning Quest 529 account. Both fairgoers and non-fairgoers can also visit https://bit.ly/4dbVuHv to establish a 529 account and redeem the $50 giveaway.

Treasurer Johnson is working the afternoon shift today at the State Fair. Stop by and say “hi.”

Road Hog. Looking forward to seeing everyone at the Kansas State Fair!

And…Go Chiefs!

“This settlement will ease the ability for Kansans to located over $1.5 million in missing MoneyGram funds improperly held by the state of Delaware,” Johnson said. “These funds will eventually be part of our statewide outreach efforts to reunite unclaimed property funds with the rightful owners.”

Kansas to receive $1.5m for MoneyGram settlement TOPEKA (KSNT) – The state of Kansas will receive $1.5 million in settlement funds from the state of Delaware for unclaimed property funds in connection to several lawsuits involving Delaware company MoneyGram. On Friday, Kansas State Treasurer Steven Johnson and Kansas Attorney General Kris Kobach...

Happy Labor Day! Our office may be closed today, but you can still search for missing money at treasurer.ks.gov.

Happy International Bacon Day! This year, 4-H members will not be the only ones showing pigs at the Kansas State Fair. Swing by the State Treasurer’s booth in the meadowlark building to pick up some of our swine swag.

Coming soon! Learning Quest 529 lullabies.

By 2030, industry consultants estimate that demographic shifts in America will lead to 2/3 of all household financial assets being held by women. The Treasurer’s office is hosting a free financial empowerment event designed to address the growing responsibilities women have over finances. Whether someone is looking to save more, get out of debt, talk to their children about money, or even start their own business, our Women & Money event is designed to help.

Register here: https://www.kansasstatetreasurer.com/women-money.html

Fun weekend hamming it up at the Midwest Sporting Classic. Appreciate our partnership with Sporting KC to promote the Learning Quest 529 Plan.

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Our Learning Quest pigs are have left the pen for the first time this morning. Along with some cool photo opportunities, these little piggies are helping to give away three $529 Learning Questing Education Savings accounts. Enter here: https://invested.americancentury.com/q324-lq-bts-contest?utm_campaign=2024_q3_bts&utm_medium=print&utm_source=table_sign&utm_content=8x10_sporting_kc&utm_term=giveaway

Yesterday the Treasurer’s Advisory Committee met for a quarterly review of the state’s 592 plans. The Committee advises Treasurer Johnson on the selection and management of funds in the 529 plans. Their collective industry expertise and historical perspective also guides program enhancements and ensures decisions are made in the best interest of account owners and beneficiaries.

Our Unclaimed Property team spent last week reaching out to non-profit organizations and reconnecting them with lost funds. Enjoyed discussing their efforts and great work with WIBW yesterday.

State Treasurer’s Office works to reconnect non-profits with unclaimed cash State Treasurer Steven Johnson reminds Kansans about unclaimed property they may be owed

This October 15th, grab your friends and join the Kansas State Treasurer’s office and partners for an empowering day at the 2024 Women & Money Conference in Kansas City!

This complimentary financial wellness conference is your chance to hear from national and local financial leaders, learn tips for raising money smart children, ask questions suited to your financial journey from various industry professionals and take home tools design to navigate your financial future.

Discussing money issues can be overwhelming, but in the right space with the right people a lot of fun! Along with helpful resources, the Women & Money conference will provide meaningful networking, multiple growth opportunities and exciting prize giveaways throughout the day.

Seats are limited and available on a first-come-first-serve basis. Unlock your financial future by registering today at www.treasurer.ks.gov/women-money.

Visit www.treasurer.ks.gov/education to learn more about the Kansas ABLE empowerment grant and when and where ABLE savings classes are available.

State Treasurer Announces $100 ABLE Savings Empowerment Grant In celebration of August 14 marking the first-ever National ABLE Savings Day, State Treasurer Steven Johnson is announcing the expansion of an educational campaign aimed at increasing awareness and access to the benefits of the Kansas ABLE Savings Plan.

Celebrated National Nonprofit Day (August 17) a little early with a presentation to the Kansas Association of Community Foundations. We had a good discussion about our unclaimed property and even found some missing money during the zoom meeting.

Happy National ABLE Savings Day!

In celebration of August 14 marking the first-ever National ABLE Savings Day, the State Treasurer’s Office & the Kansas Council for Developmental Disabilities is announcing the expansion of an educational campaign aimed at increasing awareness and access to the benefits of the Kansas ABLE Savings Plan.

Thanks to charitable commitments from CareSource, Arcare and Sunflower Health Plan, the Kansas Financial Empowerment Foundation is currently funding $100 in ABLE empowerment grants to those who establish a new Kansas ABLE account. Individuals and/or their caregiver(s) interested in receiving the $100 ABLE empowerment grant must: (1) submit to the Kansas State Treasurer’s office the name of the eligible individual wishing to receive grant funding, (2) attend an in-person or virtual ABLE educational event and (3) establish a Kansas ABLE account between August 14 and December 31, 2024.

Learn more about the $100 ABLE empowerment grant at: www.Treasurer.KS.Gov/Education

Learn more about ABLE at: www.Treasurer.KS.Gov/ABLE

Kansas State Treasurer: ABLE Savings Roadshow Page Kansas Achieving a Better Life Experience Program

The Grade A Giveaway is on! When it comes to saving for your child’s future education, a 529 account could be a go-to option offering potential tax advantages and flexible contribution strategies. Now, wherever their learning may take them, you can help support and empower their next chapter. Don’t miss your chance to win an additional $529! Void where prohibited, no purchase necessary.

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A 529 account has its perks. Flexible fund usage. Tax-advantaged savings. And now, the potential to get an additional $529 added to your account. Enter our back to school giveaway today to see if you’ll be one of three lucky winners. Void where prohibited, no purchase necessary. https://amcen.co/4fTGY9Q. See contest rules here: https://amcen.co/4fF7YcX

USD 321 was pleasantly surprised when staff searched our unclaimed property site earlier this summer. The state treasurer’s office owes over $640 million to Kansans and businesses throughout the state. Check your name and/or a business at www.treasurer.ks.gov

Northeast Kansas school district gets $41,000 from unclaimed property check ST. MARYS (KSNT) – A northeast Kansas school district is several thousand dollars richer this week after it got a surprise visit from the Kansas State Treasurer. Staff at USD 321 Kaw Valley U…

Registration is now open for our Kansas City Women and Money event.

Wherever you are in your financial journey, the State Treasurer’s Office and our Women and Money partners want to help you identify next steps to build and protect your financial health. Thanks to our partners, this event is being offered at no cost to attendees.

Learn more and sign up at: https://www.treasurer.ks.gov/women-money.html

Registration open to attend free KC conference on navigating your financial future The Kansas State Treasurer’s office says the registration is now open for women across the region to expand their financial expertise at the Kansas City Women & Money conference. State Treasurer Steven Johnson’s office says the event is free.

Thank you to the Topeka Rotary for the opportunity to discuss the working of the Treasurer’s Office. We had a couple good questions about the First-Time Home Buyer Savings account. Learn more here: https://kansasstatetreasurer.com/homebuyer.html

The Office of the Kansas State Treasurer has learned that a Kansas resident was the victim of a scam by a government imposter. The scammer contacted the victim via phone call and claimed to be a representative of the Kansas State Treasurer's office. The victim was told that he had recently won a sizable sum of money from the lottery. The scammer then informed the victim that collecting his lottery winnings would require a payment.

Read more by clicking the link below.

Consumer Fraud Alert: Imposter Scam The Office of the Kansas State Treasurer has learned that a Kansas resident was the victim of a scam by a government imposter.

No snow. No sledding. No problem.

Celebrate Christmas in July the right way – by planning for the future education with a 529 savings account. It could be the gift that keeps on giving – even if you happen to give it in flip flops. www.LearningQuest.com

“In recent years, fraud has become a costly financial crime committed by scammers,” Kansas State Treasurer Steven Johnson said. “We are excited to partner with Kansas banks to share this information, helping our citizens stay in control of their finances.”

People targeted by these types of scams should try to look for a number of red flags. Those could be odd grammar or misspellings, suspicious senders, scare tactics, or unexpected attachments. You should never click on anything in the messages, or reply with any personal information.

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KS Treasurer works with banking groups to educate Kansans on rising scams BanksNeverAskThat.com has been launched with the help of the Office of the State Bank Commissioner, Kansas Banker’s Association, and American Banker’s Association.

Happy Independence Day!

[Statue of Liberty replica in Troy, Kansas]

Always enjoy talking money! Especially the benefits of establishing banks & credit unions within Kansas schools. Thank you to the Kansas Council for Economic Education for the opportunity to speak at their financial bootcamp.

The rural electric youth tour was one of my first exposures to the people and process of government. Recently, Representative Kyle Hoffman and I both had the honor of guiding youth tour students on a tour of the State Capitol.

Enjoyed engaging with an insightful group of summer interns from Attorney General Kobach’s office earlier this week. Always fun to wrap up an office visit with a tour of the Capitol.