The Illinois State Treasurer's Office takes the opportunity during the holiday season to remind citizens of their many money-saving programs. The Icash program returns unclaimed property to Illinois residents, 529 college savings for children of any age, and the ABLE program to secure more funds for people with disabilities.

Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs starts with returning unclaimed property back to citizens through uncollected paycheck, forgotten bank accounts, or beneficiaries of a life insurance policy.

Frerichs, with two little ones of his own, is already putting away funds for their college savings fund, Frerichs say a students success soars when there is financial investment in them.

With the ABLE program, people with disabilities can save up to $100,000 while keeping their federal benefits.

Learn more information about all the programs at www.illinoistreasurer.gov.

Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs appeared as a guest on the WTIM Morning Show.