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Welcome to Treasury Talk, a podcast for Michigan taxpayers hosted by State Treasurer, Rachael Eubanks. Our trending topics with Subject Matter Experts will include cybersecurity, tax prep tips, education savings plans, the budget and our economy, and leadership best practices. Listen for take-aways that will support you, your family and your business!
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State Treasurer Rachael Eubanks and her guest, Delsa Chapman discuss a groundbreaking financial education program for Michigan's teens. Delsa is the deputy superintendent for the Division of Assessment, School Improvement, and Systems Support at the Michigan Department of Education. Michigan is the 14th state in the U.S. to guarantee that its stude…
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Bridging the Gap: Scholarships for MI Foster Youth
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State Treasurer Rachael Eubanks and her guest, Flora Boles discuss Treasury’s Fostering Futures Scholarship Trust Fund and how the scholarship helps Michigan's foster youth succeed in college. Flora is a departmental specialist with the Michigan Education Trust (or MET), and facilitates programs that support first generation college students. "The …
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Old apartment security deposits, forgotten paychecks, insurance refunds sent to a previous address or inheritances from a distant relative -- you could have cash waiting for you! State Treasurer Rachael Eubanks and her guest, Terry Stanton discuss how to find your missing money, checks and valuables and the easy online process to claim your propert…
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Deputy Public Information Officer Ron Leix and Communications Outreach Manager Sarah Rusnell discuss what Individual Income Tax AND Business Tax filers need to know for the upcoming 2025 tax season. Their conversation encompasses expanded tax credits, the retirement tax rollback, a Sales, Use & Withholding (SUW) filing reminder, electronic filing o…
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State Treasurer Rachael Eubanks and her guest, Michigan's Taxpayer Advocate Robin Norton discuss taxpayers’ rights. Robin's official roles include her position as deputy office director of Advocacy Services and her work is dedicated to ensuring that Treasury's processes are fairly administered. RESOURCES For Taxpayers Taxpayer Advocate Website Taxp…
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State Treasurer Rachael Eubanks and her guest, Kelly Frump, director of Human Resources at Michigan Department of Treasury, talk about hiring trends, interview tips, and why a career in public service might be a good fit for YOU. RESOURCES Treasury Careers State Employment (michigan.gov) Employee Benefits (michigan.gov)…
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State Treasurer Rachael Eubanks and her guest, Jessica Thomas, director of Treasury’s Bureau of Local Government and School Services (BLGSS) discuss how the Early Warning System offers data-driven, proactive help to Michigan school systems exhibiting signs of potential fiscal stress. By identifying struggling districts before small financial trends…
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Join Michigan's State Treasurer Rachael Eubanks and returning guest, Chief Economist and Director of Treasury’s Office of Revenue and Tax Analysis Eric Bussis, as they discuss May's Consensus Revenue Estimating Conference (CREC), Michigan’s latest economic information, and what the economic future may look like for the state in 2025. Resources CREC…
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Michigan's State Treasurer Rachael Eubanks and her guest, Megan Patino, deputy director of the Michigan Education Trust (MET), discuss the many benefits of saving for college or trade school using a Michigan 529 Education Savings Plan. May 29 is ‘529 Day’ and Megan brings awareness to the importance of families investing in education, and ultimatel…
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My Future, MiABLE: A Tax-free Savings Plan for Michiganders with Disabilities
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Michigan's State Treasurer Rachael Eubanks and her guest, Scott DeVarona, MiABLE program director, discuss the benefits of the disability savings program administered by the Michigan Department of Treasury. MiABLE stands for Michigan Achieving a Better Life Experience . April is ‘Able to Save Month’ and the MiABLE program is designed to help ease t…
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Listen to Michigan's State Treasurer Rachael Eubanks and her guest, Veteran and Chief Operations Officer Corey Grant as they discuss leadership best practices for you and your organization. March is Women's History Month and Rachael and Corey weave 'women in leadership’ into the conversation. RESOURCES Theory X And Theory Y, Douglas McGregor Harvar…
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Join Michigan's State Treasurer Rachael Eubanks and returning guest, Chief Economist and Director of Treasury’s Office of Revenue and Tax Analysis Eric Bussis, as they discuss Michigan’s latest economic forecast and the state budget. SPOILER: Director Bussis predicts our state’s economy will be improving as we move forward, and we can expect to fin…
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Guest host and Deputy Public Information Officer Ron Leix converses with Pam Bennett, director of the Bureau of Lean Innovation and Improvement at the Michigan Department of Treasury. Pam's area oversees People & Culture, and Innovation. Listen in as Ron and Pam discuss how MI Treasury can be improved, how the department embraces 'constructive conf…
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Guest host and Deputy Public Information Officer Ron Leix with Treasury Outreach Manager for the Office of Operational Excellence Sarah Rusnell, discuss what both Individual Income Tax AND Business Tax filers need to know for the upcoming 2024 tax season. Important topics include tax rate changes, tax credits, retirement tax, the Sales, Use & Withh…
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Two Friends Talking: Join Chief Deputy Treasurer Jeff Guilfoyle (sitting in for Treasurer Rachael Eubanks) as he converses with his long-time colleague Glenn White, Deputy Treasurer for Revenue Services. The two discuss Glenn’s mid-life career change, his toughest challenges as Deputy Treasurer, and Glenn’s legacy of leadership within the Michigan …
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Navigating Bonding & Credit Ratings in the Great Lakes State
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Join host Treasurer Rachael Eubanks and her guest, Alyson Hayden for a thought-provoking discussion on state bonds and credit ratings. Alyson is the director of the Bureau of State and Authority Finance which manages the various bonding and debt programs overseen by the Michigan Department of Treasury. Bonding and credit ratings are tied to growing…
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Join host Treasurer Rachael Eubanks and her guest, State Budget Office Director Chris Harkins as they discuss how the FY24 budget will affect Michiganders. The bipartisan budget funds programs and services that will benefit residents, while delivering targeted tax relief and investments to improve the lives of the people of our great state. This bu…
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Inclusive Environments and Your Small Business
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Join host MI State Treasurer Rachael Eubanks and her guest, Ashley Kuykendoll, director of Treasury’s Recruitment, Development, & Inclusion Division, to understand how a business owner can begin to build and grow an inclusive environment by taking the time to evaluate and remove unintended barriers for employees and customers. In addition to encour…
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No-Cost Benefits of a College Savings Plan and Your Small Business
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Join host MI State Treasurer Rachael Eubanks and her guest, MET Executive Director Diane Brewer to learn how your company can recruit & retain employees at NO EXTRA COST by offering them a Michigan college savings plan. RESOURCES Michigan Education Trust (MET) Michigan Education Savings Plan (MESP) Michigan Advisor Plan (MAP)…
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Financial Empowerment for All Michiganders
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April is Financial Literacy Month, and financial know-how is vitally important for Michigan's children, young adults, families, and senior citizens. In addition, having a population of informed, financially-empowered individuals benefits our economy and has long-reaching impact on us all. In this episode, Treasurer Eubank's guest is Brian Rakovitis…
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The Governor’s Proposed Budget and Your Small Business
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Join host Treasurer Rachael Eubanks and her guest, State Budget Director Chris Harkins for insight designed to help small business owners guide and grow their companies in Michigan’s changing economy. Director Harkins touches on talent and workforce development, and on budget recommendations for funding centered on economic development. When Michig…
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Michigan’s Economic Forecast and Your Small Business
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Join Michigan's State Treasurer Rachael Eubanks and her guest, Chief Economist and Director of Treasury’s Office of Revenue and Tax Analysis Eric Bussis, as they discuss all-new information that may provide small business owners with direction as they look ahead at Michigan’s economy. RESOURCES The Consensus Revenue Estimating Conference (CREC) eco…
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End-of-Year Tax Tips and Your Small Business
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Michigan's State Treasurer Rachael Eubanks talks with Treasury's Scott Lonberger, director of the Tax Administration Services Bureau, on end-of-year tax preparation tips benefitting small businesses and entrepreneurs. TAX RESOURCES for Your Small Business Small Business and Self-Employed Tax Center (IRS) Michigan Treasury Online (sign up for an MTO…
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The Veteran-Friendly Employer Program and Your Small Business
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State of Michigan Treasurer Rachael Eubanks talks with Michigan Veteran Affairs Agency Director Zaneta Adams about the BIG small business benefits of becoming a Veteran-Friendly Employer. RESOURCES for Veterans, and for Your Small Business: Employment Assistance for Veterans Resources for Veterans: CALL 1-800-642-4838. Learn more about the Veteran-…
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Join Michigan's State Treasurer Rachael Eubanks and Michigan Treasury’s Ryan McElhone to learn how to protect your business’s reputation and bottom line. CYBERSECURITY RESOURCES: Secure your identity Safeguard your business CISA Cybersecurity Small Business ESSENTIALS CISA Small Business ACTION PLAN Small Business Info Security: The Fundamentals Bu…
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