Treasury Talk PODCAST

Feb 19 2025 23 ep. 14 mins 3
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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  and your business!

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How to Find Your Missing Money

Feb 19 2025 11 mins  
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 property. Former TV anchorman, groundbrea

Tax Prep Tips for 2025

Jan 22 2025 24 mins  
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 options, and why choosing a qua

Do You Need a Taxpayer Advocate?

Dec 18 2024 12 mins  
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 WebsiteTaxpayer Advocate Telephone: 517-636-

Your Career in Public Service

Oct 08 2024 13 mins  
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 CareersState Employment (michigan.gov)Employee Benefits (michigan.gov)

MI Schools & The Early Warning System

Aug 07 2024 13 mins  
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 become unmanageable, BLGSS can

Michigan Economic Snapshot 2024-25

Jun 12 2024 13 mins  
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 (May 2024) Conference Materia

Saving for College With a 529 Plan

May 01 2024 10 mins  
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 ultimately, Michigan’s future. RESOUR

My Future, MiABLE: A Tax-free Savings Plan for Michiganders with Disabilities

Apr 02 2024 12 mins  
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 the financial burden challengin

Leadership Best Practices

Mar 11 2024 13 mins  
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 Harvard Business Review: Leadership Th

Michigan: Strong & Stable in 2024

Feb 07 2024 11 mins  
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 find Michigan ‘strong and sta