Growing a Business Is a Bit Like Raising Kids
For people who know I have twins, a common question I get asked is: “Are the twins letting you sleep at night?” Max and Theo have been good sleepers for some time now. They let Erica and me get a…
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Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs Returns Record $308 Million to People, Businesses, Nonprofits in Fiscal Year 2026
Pair of $1 Million+ Returns Start Off New Fiscal Year Strong Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs returned a record $307.8 million in missing money to more than 567,000 residents, businesses and organizations through the I-CASH program during Fiscal Year 2026.…
Treasurer Frerichs Bill to Help Nonprofits Increase Investment Opportunities Is Now Law
Bipartisan support in House & Senate, Governor’s input and signature helped make this legislation possible SPRINGFIELD – Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs’ measure to expand investment opportunities for non-profit organizations across the state is now law after Gov. JB Pritzker…
Treasurer Michael Frerichs Announces Nearly $200,000 in Grants for Small Nonprofits in Illinois
Funds Will Support Housing and Food Programs in Aurora, Elgin, Aledo, Galesburg, Danville, Herrin, Peru, Pittsfield, and Chicago Key Points: Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs today announced $195,000 in Charitable Trust grants to 10 nonprofit organizations across the state that…
Helping You Build Good Money Habits
The 1980s seemed to be peak suntanning culture in America. In movies, the cool kids had a deep, dark tan. The ads for sunscreen focused on getting a nice even brown. In the summer, it seemed like everyone was grabbing…
Illinois Treasurer Michael Frerichs Unveils New Investment Program to Build Affordable Housing
$10 Million Partnership with IFF Helps Nonprofits, Generates Investment Returns for State Illinois Treasurer Michael Frerichs today unveiled a new community investment program designed to build affordable housing, help nonprofits, and generate returns for the state. Frerichs invested $10 million…
Comparison Is the Thief of Joy
After I wrote about the boys’ birthday, a few people asked me what their favorite toy was. It’s different every day, but without question their current favorite toy is the one their brother is playing with. And we often experience…
Illinois Among Founding Partners of New Consortium to Expand Participation in 529 Education Savings Plans
State Treasurer Michael Frerichs Proposed the Idea While Serving as President of National Association of State Treasurers The University of Chicago Becker Friedman Institute for Economics (BFI) and Stanford University Initiative for Financial Decision-Making (IFDM) are partnering with the National…
Illinois Treasurer Michael Frerichs Announces New Grants to Address Hunger After Federal Cuts
Applications Accepted Through July 31 Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs today announced a new grant program to help volunteer groups battling hunger and food insecurity in the wake of federal government cuts to critical food programs. Charitable Trust Hunger Relief…
The Days Are Long but the Years Are Short
When people ask how I am doing these days, I often respond “exhausted.” My job keeps me very busy and I enjoy it, but it’s not why I’m tired. Our twins are almost 3, and although I love them very…