“Kindergarten has been hard enough,” one student lamented Thursday afternoon to Treasurer Elizabeth Steiner and Oregon Department of Education Director Charlene Williams, who were visiting the class to hand out diplomas, and to share a surprise.
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Kindergartners had the best reaction when Treasurer Steiner and Oregon Department of Education Director Dr. Williams told them their families can get a $100 boost for their education savings just by opening an Embark Savings account with $25.
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At Treasury, we want to highlight our Oregon kindergarteners, who are graduating after their first year of school and celebrate by giving their families a savings jumpstart toward their dreams.
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Oregon Public Employees Pension Fund has been recognized as the top-performing large pension fund in the country since 1997!
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Our offices will be closed on Monday, May 25 in observance of Memorial Day. We will resume normal business hours beginning Tuesday, May 26.
Have a safe and peaceful holiday weekend!
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Treasurer Steiner visits Eugene and Springfield, where she heard the same question—how is the chaos and uncertainty of the Iran war affecting Oregon’s investments and all of us who depend on them?
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Behavioral health facilities, food assistance and emergency preparedness programs, housing infrastructure projects, and more, are set to receive funding following the successful completion of an Oregon Lottery Revenue Bond sale this month.
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Recently, Treasury voted against four director candidates, the auditor, and a proposed executive compensation package for GEO Group, a private prison company that also contracts with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).
Treasurer Steiner said, “I am deeply troubled about the GEO Group’s practices. Treasury will use our shareholder votes to demand higher ethical standards and greater accountability from the company to address the numerous risks posed by their business model.”
Oregon Sierra Club Director @DamonMotzStorey and Treasurer Steiner joined @KLCCOregon Oregon on the Record to talk about our approach to climate-positive investing and what it means for the state's pension fund.
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Oregon is on track to earn an A on a national report card for personal finance education, and classrooms like this are leading the way.
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Oregon is raising the grade on financial education.
This week, Treasurer Steiner visited Springfield High School’s personal finance class. This is one of the many schools getting a head start on Oregon’s new requirement taking effect with the class of 2027.
The latest newsletter from Treasurer Steiner is out now!
Treasurer Steiner visits PSU campus, talking to students and faculty to hear firsthand what financial topics are on their minds.
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The good news: protecting yourself often starts with one simple move. Slow down. Unsolicited texts, emails, and calls that create urgency are a red flag.
Visit https://t.co/oXPCQk9x9l for safety tips and connect with trusted partners like Oregon Department of Justice.
Scammers are sophisticated and they are targeting more Oregonians every day.
In 2025, Oregonians reported $162.4 million in fraud losses to the Federal Trade Commission, up from $126 million in 2024.
The most common culprit? Imposter scams.
Does your monthly income cover your expenses?
Inflation is forcing Oregonians statewide to tighten their belts. If you aren’t tracking your income and expenses, now is a good time to start.
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We're excited to announce the recipients of the 2026 Financial Empowerment Awards!
Financial Empowerment Educator of the Year – Marcia Latta
Financial Empowerment Community Champion – Urban League of Portland
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Life throws curveballs and having even a small emergency fund can be the difference between a setback and a crisis.
You don’t need thousands to start. Even $5 a month into a savings account begins building that cushion.