No-Cost Benefits of a College Savings Plan and Your Small Business

Podcast host Rachael Eubanks was appointed as Michigan's 47th State Treasurer by Governor Gretchen Whitmer in January of 2019. Treasurer Eubanks is committed to building Treasury's culture of service to Michiganders through continuous improvement and employee engagement, which are the foundation of Treasury's mission to provide fair and efficient financial services to all taxpayers for the long-term fiscal health and stability of our state.

As executive director for the Michigan Education Trust (MET), Diane Brewer guides policy issues, published reports, procurement, MET?s Charitable Tuition Program and the Fostering Futures Scholarship Trust Fund. As a member of the MET outreach team, Diane co-hosts webinars, formal presentations and marketing events to raise awareness of Michigan?s 529 Plans.

Diane graduated from Central Michigan University with a Bachelor of Applied Arts in broadcast and cinematic arts, and a business administration minor. She started with MET in 2003, advising purchasers on the use of their prepaid tuition contracts and interacting with students and universities to help them make the most of their college savings plan benefits.