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October 24, 2012 16:15 ET | Source: Pennsylvania Treasury

Treasurer McCord Outlines Latest Effort to Make Board of Finance and Revenue More Taxpayer-Friendly With Online Access to Select Past Decisions

HARRISBURG, Pa., Oct. 24, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- For the first time, taxpayers and businesses have easy online access to certain past decisions of Pennsylvania's Board of Finance and Revenue. State...
October 23, 2012 11:34 ET | Source: Pennsylvania Treasury

Treasurer McCord, Eagles' Maclin, and Visa Team Up to Drive Home Personal Finance Lessons With Philadelphia Students

PHILADELPHIA, Oct. 23, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- State Treasurer Rob McCord, Philadelphia Eagles wideout Jeremy Maclin and two teams of students from Benjamin Franklin High School went head-to-head...
October 22, 2012 09:49 ET | Source: Pennsylvania Treasury

Treasurer McCord Sets Out to Reunite Fire, EMS Companies With Nearly $700,000 in Unclaimed Property During National Fire Prevention Month

HARRISBURG, Pa., Oct. 22, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- In recognition of National Fire Prevention Month, State Treasurer Rob McCord today said nearly $700,000 in unclaimed property is available for...
October 19, 2012 09:54 ET | Source: Pennsylvania Treasury

Treasurer McCord Reminds Families 529 Plans Offer Great Tax Benefits, Create Lasting Legacy

HARRISBURG, Oct. 19, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- As a record number of households struggle with student loans, State Treasurer Rob McCord said many grandparents are playing a more active role in helping...
October 16, 2012 12:12 ET | Source: Pennsylvania Treasury

Treasurer McCord Teams Up With Visa, NFL to Improve Financial Education Among Pennsylvania's Students

PITTSBURGH, Oct. 16, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- State Treasurer Rob McCord, Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Mike Wallace, representatives of Visa Inc., and students of Allderdice High School today...
September 28, 2012 14:54 ET | Source: Pennsylvania Treasury

New Pew Report Finds Growing Student Loan Burden; Treasurer McCord Calls Saving a Better, More Affordable Alternative

PA 529 College Savings Program Offers Free Enrollment Until Sept. 30, Educational Webinars, and Chance to Win $529 Account at PA529.com HARRISBURG, Pa., Sept. 28, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) --...
September 12, 2012 13:43 ET | Source: Pennsylvania Treasury

PA 529 Plan Offers Great Incentives to Help Families During "College Savings Month," Says Treasurer Rob McCord

HARRISBURG, Pa., Sept. 12, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- September is National College Savings Month, and State Treasurer Rob McCord said the Pennsylvania 529 College Savings Program is offering incentives...
August 30, 2012 15:12 ET | Source: Pennsylvania Treasury

Keystone HELP Program Hits 10,000th Loan Milestone; Continues to Create Jobs, Save Homeowners Money, and Clean Environment, Says Treasurer McCord

ALLENTOWN, Pa., Aug. 30, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- State Treasurer Rob McCord today marked a major milestone in Pennsylvania's nationally recognized Keystone Home Energy Loan Program, which recently...
August 22, 2012 15:44 ET | Source: Pennsylvania Treasury

Treasurer McCord: Save for College With PA 529 Plan Before Higher Tuition Rates Take Effect September 1

HARRISBURG, Pa., Aug. 22, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Pennsylvanians concerned with the rising cost of higher education have about a week-and-a-half to get the most out of their college savings dollar,...
August 07, 2012 16:37 ET | Source: Pennsylvania Treasury

Treasurer McCord Says More Families Saving With PA 529 College Savings Program at Record Levels

HARRISBURG, Pa., Aug. 7, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- As more attention is placed on the current student loan debt crisis, Pennsylvania Treasurer Rob McCord reminds Pennsylvania families of one important...