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Trump announces new retirement plan at State of the Union

Trump announces new retirement plan at State of the Union

Summary

President Trump announced a plan to help Americans without 401(k) savings get access to retirement accounts similar to those federal workers use. He promised to match personal contributions up to $1,000 per year. The plan aims to support those without employer-sponsored retirement options, but details are not yet available.

Key Facts

  • President Trump announced a new retirement plan during the State of the Union address.
  • The plan targets Americans who do not have 401(k) savings.
  • It will offer them access to retirement plans like those federal workers have.
  • Trump mentioned matching contributions up to $1,000 yearly.
  • Around 56 million Americans lack employer-sponsored retirement plans.
  • Trump pledged to protect Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid.
  • Experts indicate that the plan requires careful planning to avoid cutting spending on programs like Medicaid and Supplemental Security Income.

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