Hospitals To Offer Trump Account Enrolment for Newborns
Summary
President Donald Trump’s administration has launched “Trump Accounts,” special savings accounts for American children under 18 to help families save money for the future. Parents can enroll newborns in these accounts when they get their Social Security numbers, and the government will add $1,000 to children born between 2025 and 2028.Key Facts
- Trump Accounts are tax-advantaged savings accounts for people under 18, designed to become traditional retirement accounts after age 18.
- The accounts allow up to $5,000 in annual contributions that grow tax-deferred until withdrawal.
- Withdrawals can start only after the child turns 18, following traditional IRA rules.
- The Social Security Administration will allow parents to enroll newborns in Trump Accounts when getting Social Security numbers.
- The government will deposit $1,000 into the accounts of children born from January 1, 2025, to December 31, 2028.
- Investment options for the accounts are limited to mutual funds or ETFs tracking U.S. stock indexes like the S&P 500.
- Some companies, such as BlackRock and Chipotle, will match the government’s $1,000 contribution for their employees’ children.
- Experts have expressed doubts about the optimistic projections for the accounts’ long-term growth.
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