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A representative is present to share information on programs like Bright Start and ICash. The goal is to make timely Treasurer's Office information available and to quickly access the latest news.

Learn about Bright Start Illinois 529 College Savings Program, the popular ICash Illinois Unclaimed Property Program and Illinois ABLE.

Bright Start Illinois 529 College Savings Program
Illinois resident parents with a baby born or adopted on or after January 1, 2023, are eligible to claim a free $50 seed deposit when they open a Bright Start account. Bright Start 529 Has Been Recognized as a Leader in the 529 Industry*
Morningstar, an investment research company, rated Bright Start 529 as a top choice for education savers today. CNBC.com called Bright Start 529 one of the "best college savings plan in the nation." And Business Insider hailed Bright Start 529 as a "top-rated 529 plan".

ICash Illinois Unclaimed Property Program
The State Treasurer is holding more than 5 billion dollars in unclaimed funds for Illinoisans. The State holds these lost funds until they are claimed by either the original owner or their heirs. Property is returned at no cost with the proper identification.

Illinois Able
IL ABLE “Achieving a Better Life Experience” Accounts give people with disabilities and their families greater financial independence while preserving benefits. A high-quality, low-cost IL ABLE savings and investment Account can be opened by an Eligible Individual, or Authorized Individual, at any time, no matter what state they live in.

For more information, visit Michael W. Frerichs, Illinois State Treasurer at this link.

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