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Trump Announces 7 Million Accounts With $1,000 Seed

8/15/2026

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  • U.S. President Donald Trump announced 7 million Trump Accounts opened, each giving a $1,000 seed to newborns.
  • Ramsey expert George Kamel warned the accounts’ tax benefits are limited versus 529 plans or custodial Roth IRAs.
  • He projected the account could reach $5,800 by age 18 and $5 million by age 65, and urged families to clear debt and invest 15% of income in retirement before funding the accounts.