As Iowans plan to celebrate Valentine’s Day this weekend, the Iowa Department of Insurance and Financial Services is warning consumers to be on guard against romance scams and so-called “relationship […]
Don’t Let Romance Scams Steal Your Heart and Your Money
Attorney General Bird Warns of Ticket Scams Ahead of Iowa State Fair
DES MOINES—As our great Iowa State Fair approaches and concerts and shows are scheduled in venues all over the state, Attorney General Brenna Bird is reminding Iowans to be cautious […]
Why Iowa Women Need SmartHER Money
A survey commissioned by the Iowa Department of Insurance and Financial Services in December 2020 states a lack of financial knowledge by 40% of Iowa women as the obstacle to […]
The Iowa Department of Insurance and Financial Services Postpones Inaugural SmartHER Money Conference in Cedar Falls
The SmartHER Money Conference has been postponed until further notice. Circumstances have changed quickly, negatively impacting the presence of presenters and attendees. We look forward to holding this conference at a later […]
The Iowa Department of Insurance and Financial Services Welcomes SmartHER Money Keynote Speaker Manisha Thakor
We are so excited to welcome speaker, Manisha Thakor CFA, CFP to Iowa to present her “Own Your Finances. Own Your Life.” keynote at the Iowa Department of Insurance and […]
Inaugural SmartHER Money Conference for Iowans Is Aug. 19 in Cedar Falls
The SmartHER Money women’s financial empowerment conference, presented by the Iowa Department of Insurance and Financial Services, features a nationally renowned keynote speaker, expert panelists, engaging exercises and all the […]
Prepare for a Sea Change: Dominique’s Story
“You have to put yourself in the driver’s seat of your finances.” And, in Dominique’s case, in the driver’s seat of a new Dominique’s Seafood truck. Where would we be […]
Picture Yourself as Successful: Allyson’s Story
It seems like women are always juggling multiple commitments. Family life. Working life. Finances. Some may see these obligations as important but separate aspects of being an adult. Allyson, small […]
Research Says . . . Iowa Women Want to Learn About Investing
In our three-part financial literacy gender gap series, the Iowa Department of Insurance and Financial Services did a deep dive into all the reasons women lag men in financial literacy and […]
