Source: Fortune
Summary
The federal government launched the Trump Accounts program, a tax-based savings initiative that provides every child born between 2026 and 2028 with a $1,000 investment account. The goal is to build wealth over time through compound returns. However, research suggests that the program may not reduce America’s wealth gap and may even widen it. The program allows families, employers, and philanthropies to contribute up to $5,000 annually until a child turns 18, with investments growing tax-free.
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The Trump Accounts program is based on a model similar to 529 college savings plans, which have been shown to benefit higher-income families more than lower-income families. The program’s design is likely to reproduce and amplify the same dynamic, with households with the greatest financial capacity benefiting the most. The $1,000 seed deposit pales in comparison to the ability to contribute up to $5,000 annually through a tax-preferred account.
The strategy enters a familiar phase.
Author: Evan Null
