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New $1,000 Investment Account for Eligible Newborns Announced

1/31/2026

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The Trump Account will give eligible newborns a $1,000 government-funded investment account.
Babies born between January 1, 2025, and December 31, 2028, who are United States citizens with Social Security numbers qualify.
Parents may contribute up to $5,000 annually.
The Treasury Department will manage the accounts initially.
Michael and Susan Dell will contribute $6.25 billion to fund $250 payments for families with children up to age 10 in lower-income areas.

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The Trump Account will give eligible newborns a $1,000 government-funded investment account.
Babies born between January 1, 2025, and December 31, 2028, who are United States citizens with Social Security numbers qualify.
Parents may contribute up to $5,000 annually.
The Treasury Department will manage the accounts initially.
Michael and Susan Dell will contribute $6.25 billion to fund $250 payments for families with children up to age 10 in lower-income areas.