New Trump Account Explained: Is it Worth the Hype?
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The U.S. government is launching a brand-new investment account for kids starting July 4, 2026, and it comes with a potential $1,000 government deposit. In this video, we break down exactly how the Trump Account works, who qualifies, how contributions and investment rules are structured, and how a child could realistically turn this into six or even seven figures over time through compound growth. We also cover the limitations, withdrawal rules, and how this compares to other tools like 529 plans and custodial accounts so you know whether it’s actually worth opening.
what about impact on FAFSA?
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Had this in the uk ,qe got 200 pound , and his 20 now forgot about for years , until last year on tke gov .com web site he got 2400 last year he was well happy
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I like the Trump account because kids do not need to work and get a Traditional IRA. However, it benefits the rich and lazy kids. The whole point of an IRA was to encourage people to be productive in society.
Also, the 529 plan is better for young adults to get job training or a college education (including a computer desktop/laptop). If the kid does neither, it can get turned into a Roth IRA (no taxes at retirement). Just make sure which broker you get a 529 plan. Schwab's is too conservative (40% bonds) whereas one of Vanguard's 529 plan allows a 100% investment into S&P 500 (Illinois 529 plan).
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Trump accounts are better than UTMA/ugma accounts because they grow tax deferred vs having tax drag.
They are a game changer even when considering inflation/future dollars because of the compounding and that the funds can be converted to a Roth relatively early on in the compounding cycle (from 18 on)
Need an example? If you deposit $5,000 annually into a tax-deferred account from birth until age 18 and then leave it untouched in an S&P 500 ETF until age 60, the account could grow to approximately $13.73 million.
Even when factoring in inflation that’s going to be a significant amount of money
0:00 Government promoting the Trump Account
1:34 The Trump Account Explained
I told my friend to get a Trump account for his newborn, directed to SCHG and leave it for 60 years.
4:28 $1,000 Government Deposit
6:04 Contribution Rules
I get that its another tool but when is it actually worth using? On any time frame an ugma/utma seems like a better option. Cap gains tax is better then income tax.
7:56 Investment Rules
10:03 Withdrawal Rules
How to sign up , each child gets 1,000 or just newborn
12:29 Why time matters more than the $1,000
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I wonder if this is how they move us off of Social Security.
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Will this count as income on college application? Thank you for sharing
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I don’t trust anything from this administration. They always try to scam and steal as much as possible.
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Thank you President Trump!
@JuanMontez-y3n7dWe just wanted affordable daycare or larger child tax credit but I guess this is ok
@PH3NOM246Awesome video! Thank you for all that you do!
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