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Trump Launches $1,000 Child Savings Accounts Nationwide

7/19/2026

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U.S. President Donald Trump launched “Trump Accounts” on July 4 2026, giving $1,000 to each child born Jan 1 2025–Dec 31 2028.
Parents use IRS Form 4547 to open an account, may contribute $5,000 annually, and may receive $2,500 from employers or charities.
Funds invest in State Street’s SPDR Portfolio tracking the S&P 500, with withdrawals barred until age 18.
Funding ends Sept 30 2034, with simulations estimating $1,000 reaches $6,000 by age 18 and $243,000 by age 55, and withdrawals taxed as income.

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Story summary

U.S. President Donald Trump launched “Trump Accounts” on July 4 2026, giving $1,000 to each child born Jan 1 2025–Dec 31 2028.
Parents use IRS Form 4547 to open an account, may contribute $5,000 annually, and may receive $2,500 from employers or charities.
Funds invest in State Street’s SPDR Portfolio tracking the S&P 500, with withdrawals barred until age 18.
Funding ends Sept 30 2034, with simulations estimating $1,000 reaches $6,000 by age 18 and $243,000 by age 55, and withdrawals taxed as income.