White House unveils 'Trump accounts' including $1K government-paid investment
Hold onto your wallets, folks -- President Donald Trump just dropped a financial game-changer for America’s next generation.
Under the sweeping Big Beautiful Bill, the administration has launched “Trump accounts,” a new savings initiative designed to give young Americans a head start with a government-funded $1,000 investment, alongside options for family and community contributions, as the New York Post reports.
On Tuesday, the rollout began with the introduction of a sign-up process for these innovative accounts aimed at building wealth for kids.
Trump Accounts: A Bold Financial Start
These accounts target children born between Jan. 1, 2025, and Dec. 31, 2028, who will automatically receive a one-time $1,000 deposit from the government upon birth.
For those born before 2025, a generous boost came from Michael and Susan Dell, who pledged $6.25 billion to provide $250 to accounts for kids aged 10 and under.
Even better, any child under 18 with a Social Security number can open an account, though only the specified birth years get the initial government seed.
Sign-Up Details and Easy Access
Families eager to jump in can access the sign-up sheet via a dedicated government website, with a new IRS form, Form 4547, facilitating the process.
More specifics on how to enroll will be posted on the Trump accounts site by Dec. 17, ensuring parents have all the tools they need.
The Treasury Department plans to follow up with applicants who submit by May 2026, keeping the process transparent and on track.
Contribution Rules and Investment Growth
Starting July 4, 2026, contributions can pour in from families, employers, charities, and even governments, with a cap of $5,000 per year per account.
“Starting July 4, 2026, families, employers, charities, and governments can contribute up to $5,000 per year, invested solely in low-cost US equity index funds for simple, transparent, long-term growth,” stated the official Trump accounts X profile.
While the left might scoff at tying investments to American equity funds, it’s a smart move to keep growth rooted in our economy, not speculative nonsense or overseas gambles.
Future Benefits for Young Americans
Parents and guardians can add up to $5,000 annually, and employers can chip in $2,500 each year until the child hits 18, with all funds locked into low-cost U.S. equity index funds.
“Trump accounts will be the first, I guess, you could say, real trust funds for every American child,” President Trump told reporters.
Sure, the progressive crowd might roll their eyes at the branding, but let’s be real -- giving every kid a nest egg without income restrictions is a rare win for fairness over divisive identity politics.






