Vivek Malek

State treasurer says MO ABLE provides MOre opportunities for disabled Missourians

April 26, 2025 | By Annie C. Reller, MRN Journalist

HANNIBAL, Mo. — Missouri State Treasurer Vivek Malek was in Hannibal Friday afternoon in support of MO ABLE, a program that allows people living with disabilities to open a tax-free investment account. The program, which began in 2014, assists people to save money without losing eligibility for many public benefit programs such as Medicaid, Supplemental…

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Missouri State Treasurer visits Hannibal-LaGrange to promote MOST 529 program

March 20, 2025 | By Muddy River News

HANNIBAL, Mo. — Missouri State Treasurer Vivek Malek recently visited Hannibal-LaGrange University to discuss the importance of financial planning for higher education through the MOST 529 program. Malek, Missouri’s 48th treasurer and the first person of color to be elected to statewide office in Missouri history, emphasized his commitment to protecting taxpayer dollars, providing opportunities…

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