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Trump Accounts auto-enrolls 70 million children, parents must claim $1,000 deposit

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The Trump administration has successfully enrolled nearly 70 million children in "Trump Accounts," a tax-advantaged investment program. While accounts are automatically created, parents must claim them to manage funds and receive the initial $1,000 government deposit. The program has seen significant philanthropic contributions, including a large pledge from Michael and Susan Dell, and commitments from various corporations. Projections suggest substantial growth for these accounts over time, though financial planners offer more conservative estimates. AI

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Trump Accounts auto-enrolls 70 million children, parents must claim $1,000 deposit

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  1. Fortune TIER_1 English(EN) · Fernanda Tronco ·

    Nearly 70 million kids now have a Trump Account—but parents have to claim it first. Here’s who gets the $1,000

    The Treasury auto-enrolled more than 60 million children, and $4.5 billion has flowed in since July. But the government’s seed money only goes to kids born from 2025 through 2028, and the new stock gifts come with strings attached.

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