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Trump Accounts may widen US wealth gap, new research suggests

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A new economic analysis suggests that the recently launched Trump Accounts, intended to provide every child born between 2026 and 2028 with a $1,000 investment, may actually exacerbate wealth inequality in the United States. Research from The New School indicates that the program's effectiveness hinges on additional contributions, which wealthier families are far more likely to make, mirroring the outcomes of existing 529 college savings plans. These plans disproportionately benefit higher-income households, leaving lower-income families with minimal gains and failing to address immediate affordability crises. AI

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Trump Accounts may widen US wealth gap, new research suggests

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  1. Fortune TIER_1 English(EN) · Darrick Hamilton ·

    New School economist: Trump Accounts will widen America’s wealth gaps

    The $1,000 Baby Bonus is projected to grow to just $4,000 — unless you're already rich.

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