Trump Accounts are officially open. They’re the first federal tax-advantaged investment accounts for kids. Some 87 companies, foundations, individuals and states have announced contributions to the accounts. The question is, can they deliver the benefits that are being promoted? Economics correspondent Paul Solman explains.

Savings plans for children born between January 2025 and December 2028 launched as president seeks electoral boost

Trump Accounts, a new federal savings and investment vehicle for children, went live on July 4.

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Money contributed to Trump Accounts at launch will be put in the State Street SPDR Portfolio S&P 500 ETF as an initial default investment.

Billionaire CEO Michael Dell said he and his wife will gift $250 to the first 25 million children who sign up for a Trump Account.

Trump Accounts launch July 4, 2026, offering a $1,000 federal seed contribution for newborns with up to $5,000 in annual private contributions.

TrumpAccounts launched July 4, 2026, seeding $1,000 for eligible U.S. children with S&P 500 index funds and $6.25B in private pledges from Michael Dell.

Trump Accounts for kids are a legit investment savings accounts for children under 18. These kids are eligible for seed money. How do they work?

Trump Accounts launch with a $1,000 federal seed contribution, defaulting into S&P 500 index funds. Over 6 million Americans have signed up for the program.

The Trump Accounts program launches with $1,000 seed deposits for eligible children, mandating investments into S&P 500 index funds and creating new

As Trump Accounts launch, millions of parents are figuring out how the new investment accounts fit with their family's financial goals.

With American families curious as to how they might benefit from the newly-launched initiative, here are the key points to be aware of.

Trump Accounts are officially open. They’re the first federal tax-advantaged investment accounts for kids. Some 87 companies, foundations, individuals and states have announced…