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The U.S. government will soon offer 'Trump Accounts' for children born between 2025 and 2028, providing an initial $1,000 deposit and allowing parents to contribute up to $2,500 annually, with funds invested in the stock market to be accessed when the child turns 18, aiming to boost future financial security for over 14 million children.
Charles Schwab announced it will match the U.S. government's $1,000 contribution to eligible newborn children of its employees, supporting early financial security and literacy for the next generation through the 'Trump Accounts' program.
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent launched a new website for the Trump Accounts program, a government-backed savings plan for children, with contributions from billionaire Ray Dalio and other philanthropists, aiming to encourage long-term savings for children's futures through tax-advantaged investments.
Ray Dalio and his wife Barbara are supporting the 'Trump accounts' initiative, which provides government seed money and private donations to help build wealth for children, particularly in lower-income areas, as part of a broader effort to promote generational wealth and opportunity in the U.S.
The 'Trump account' is a new government-backed savings account for children born between 2025 and 2029, which starts with a $1,000 deposit and could grow to $1.9 million over 28 years with additional investments. Billionaires like Michael Dell are contributing extra funds for children born before 2025, and the accounts can be invested in low-fee mutual funds or ETFs tracking U.S. equities.
The new 'Trump accounts' will be available for U.S. children born from 2025-2028, offering a government initial contribution of $1,000 and allowing families to contribute up to $5,000 annually, with potential growth to over $100,000 by age 21 and $2 million by age 60 through investments in stock index funds, providing a long-term wealth-building tool for families.