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Did you know that children born in 2035 get a free account with $1000

you know that children born in 2035 get a free account with $1000

 

A new U.S. government program, called "Trump Accounts," will provide a one-time ($1,000) deposit to eligible newborns born between January 1, 2025, and December 31, 2028. If the initial $1,000 deposited remained invested and earned 10.03% per year it would be worth approximately $500,000 at 65.

To qualify, the baby must be a U.S. citizen with a Social Security number. The money must be invested in low-cost stock mutual funds or ETFs, and the child can access the funds at age 18, although funds may be taxed upon withdrawal. Funds remaining in the account transition to a traditional IRA. Parents can open these accounts and contribute up to ($5,000) a year, with the initial deposit being a one-time government contribution. While the program was announced in 2025, accounts cannot be funded until July 2026. Further rump accounts information the Trump Accounts website.gov  dpn’t wait sign up now

The $1,000 free government deposit only goes to children born between 2025 and 2028.

So if your child is 6 years old now, they would not receive the $1,000 government deposit, but you could still open the account and contribute money yourself.

Some children under 10 may qualify for a smaller $250 charitable deposit depending on their ZIP code and income levels in that area.

 

Don’t forget your older children  create thee accounts now

 

Check out Raising Financially Independent Children to help you learn to educate your children about the value of this account and discuss finances with them to make them money smart adults

 

 

Check out our books on financial independence at https://parentsfin.wixsite.com/website/books  or our books on Amazon

Retirement Guidebook- From Planning Your Retirement to Enjoying It

Budgeting for Women by Women FREE on our website

Financial Essentials for Women by Women

Raising Financially Independent Children

Financially Independent Teens

Financial Essentials for Couples

 

 

 

A new U.S. government program, called "Trump Accounts," will provide a one-time ($1,000) deposit to eligible newborns born between January 1, 2025, and December 31, 2028. If the initial $1,000 deposited remained invested and earned 10.03% per year it would be worth approximately $500,000 at 65.

To qualify, the baby must be a U.S. citizen with a Social Security number. The money must be invested in low-cost stock mutual funds or ETFs, and the child can access the funds at age 18, although funds may be taxed upon withdrawal. Funds remaining in the account transition to a traditional IRA. Parents can open these accounts and contribute up to ($5,000) a year, with the initial deposit being a one-time government contribution. While the program was announced in 2025, accounts cannot be funded until July 2026. Further rump accounts information the Trump Accounts website.gov  dpn’t wait sign up now

The $1,000 free government deposit only goes to children born between 2025 and 2028.

So if your child is 6 years old now, they would not receive the $1,000 government deposit, but you could still open the account and contribute money yourself.

Some children under 10 may qualify for a smaller $250 charitable deposit depending on their ZIP code and income levels in that area.

 

Don’t forget your older children  create thee accounts now

 

Check out Raising Financially Independent Children to help you learn to educate your children about the value of this account and discuss finances with them to make them money smart adults

 

 

Check out our books on financial independence at https://parentsfin.wixsite.com/website/books  or our books on Amazon

Retirement Guidebook- From Planning Your Retirement to Enjoying It

Budgeting for Women by Women FREE on our website

Financial Essentials for Women by Women

Raising Financially Independent Children

Financially Independent Teens

Financial Essentials for Couples

 

 

 
 
 

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