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Trump Unveils $6.25B Child Savings Initiative for Future

12/20/2025

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U.S. President Donald Trump is launching a new savings initiative for children to create investment accounts funded by businesses and philanthropists.
Major donations include $6.25 billion from Michael Dell and $75 million from Ray Dalio for children in Connecticut.
The program is set to launch in July and 20 states are considering additional funding to support these accounts.
The program offers limited tax benefits, raising skepticism about participation rates.
Babies born in the next four years will receive $1,000 in seed money.

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U.S. President Donald Trump is launching a new savings initiative for children to create investment accounts funded by businesses and philanthropists.
Major donations include $6.25 billion from Michael Dell and $75 million from Ray Dalio for children in Connecticut.
The program is set to launch in July and 20 states are considering additional funding to support these accounts.
The program offers limited tax benefits, raising skepticism about participation rates.
Babies born in the next four years will receive $1,000 in seed money.