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October 5, 2012
Video: New 529 Future Scholar Plan Featured on WYFF-TV
The first week of the new Future Scholar 529 College Savings Plan has brought a new focus to the importance of saving money for college. Tuition costs keep going up. With the new Future Scholar plan, fees are lowered and … Continue reading
October 4, 2012
The New Future Scholar 529 Plan Better Than Ever!
I’m happy to announce that saving for college just got a little easier. College tuition is rising so starting a saving strategy early has become increasingly important. That’s why the State Treasurer’s Office has been working hard to develop a … Continue reading
September 24, 2012
VIDEO: Protect Your Finances
In the State Treasurer’s Office, the number one job is to protect the State of South Carolina’s money. We must always stay one step ahead of the scammers because if we make a mistake, it ends up in the newspapers … Continue reading
September 11, 2012
State Treasurer Loftis Proclaims September As College Savings Month
Treasurer Loftis says bringing more jobs to Palmetto State requires a well-educated workforce. Treasurer’s Office urges residents to take advantage of Future Scholar, the state-sponsored 529 college savings plan. State Treasurer Curtis Loftis has proclaimed September as College Savings Month … Continue reading
August 28, 2012
VIDEO: Treasurer Loftis Leads SC Delegation In Nominating Mitt Romney
It has been an exciting week in Tampa as South Carolina’s delegation has been heavily involved in the Republican National Convention. As delegation co-chairman, let me assure you our voices have been heard on important issues. As Mitt Romney’s State … Continue reading
August 27, 2012
Greetings From The RNC in Tampa
As Co-Chairman for the South Carolina delegation to the Republican National Convention, I say hello from Tampa, Florida. This is sure to be an exciting week with the numerous delegation meetings, speeches and of course Thursday’s acceptance speech from Mitt … Continue reading
August 15, 2012
Video: Palmetto Payback Hometown Tour Visits Myrtle Beach
State Treasurer Curtis Loftis’ Palmetto Payback Hometown Tour made a stop in Myrtle Beach on August 14th. Treasurer Loftis and staff were on hand to help find unclaimed cash for the folks who came out. WBTW’s Wendi Redman has the … Continue reading
July 19, 2012
Treasurer Loftis Speaks About Investment Commission Vote To Remove Chairman Due To SLED Investigation
State Treasurer Curtis Loftis explains why Investment Commission Chairman Reynolds Williams should step down as Chair while SLED investigates allegations of Mr. Williams steering investment contracts to the law firm that he owns.
Hilton Head Island Packet Editorial: Transparency Imperative For State Pension Fund
The Hilton Head Island Packet issued an editorial on July 19 supporting Treasurer Curtis Loftis’ calls for more safeguards for South Carolina’s $25 billion pension fund. Treasurer Loftis is pushing for his senior staff to be allowed access to important … Continue reading
July 16, 2012
Spartanburg Herald Journal: Treasurer Loftis Correct To Insist More Oversight of $25 Billion Pension Fund
I wanted to give you a quick update on the status of South Carolina’s $25 billion pension fund. On Thursday, the Budget and Control Board voted to appoint an independent counsel to define the role of fiduciaries and to decide … Continue reading
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