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U.S. President Trump visits Marietta, Georgia, to deliver remarks on the 'Trump Accounts'

Politics Jul 22

WATCH: Trump promotes investment accounts for kids at Georgia high school

By Moriah Balingit, Associated Press

Economy Jul 06

trumpaccountss
Watch 8:43
Who could benefit the most from Trump's investment accounts for children

Trump Accounts are officially open. They’re the first federal tax-advantaged investment accounts for kids. Some 87 companies, foundations, individuals and states have announced contributions to the accounts. The question is, can they deliver the benefits that are being promoted? Economics…

By Paul Solman, Diane Lincoln Estes, Ryan Connelly Holmes

Politics Jul 06

U.S. President Donald Trump participates in a Rose Garden Club Lunch at the White House in Washington
WATCH: Trump talks about White House renovation projects, Nicki Minaj at Rose Garden luncheon

President Donald Trump said Monday he’s putting "a lot of love" back into the White House.

By Associated Press

Politics Jul 06

Event marking the launch of "Trump Accounts" at the White House in Washington
WATCH: Trump officially launches Trump Accounts for kids, ringing Wall Street opening bell

President Donald Trump on Monday rang the opening bells for the New York Stock Exchange and the Nasdaq from the golden confines of the Oval Office, a symbolic act that reflects how he has increasingly tied his presidency to the…

By Josh Boak, Associated Press

Politics Jun 11

U.S. first lady Melania Trump and Treasury Secretary Bessent deliver remarks on a initiative for savings and investment ac...
WATCH: First lady Melania Trump announces new investment accounts for foster youth

First lady Melania Trump and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Thursday announced the launch of Fostering the Future Accounts, a spinoff of the Trump Accounts investment funds meant to give $1,000 to every newborn whose parent opens one.

By Fatima Hussein, Associated Press

May 28

Bessent says Trump Accounts app coming Thursday

By Associated Press

A provision of Trump’s tax legislation, Trump Accounts are meant to give $1,000 to every newborn, so long as their parents open an account.

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Jan 28

WATCH: Nicki Minaj says she's Trump's No. 1 fan, won't let him be bullied

By Steff Staples

Minaj, a former Trump critic who said in 2020 she was “not gonna jump on the Trump bandwagon," has pledged to contribute between $150,000 and $300,000 to help fund "Trump accounts."…

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Jan 28

WATCH: Trump, Bessent, Nicki Minaj and others speak at 'Trump accounts' launch event

By Makiya Seminera, Moriah Balingit, Associated Press

A U.S. Treasury event Wednesday brings together an assortment of politicians and celebrities — from Texas Republican Sen. Ted Cruz to rapper Nicki Minaj — to discuss the program and its potential impact on the economy.

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Dec 23

Watch 8:32
How 'Trump accounts' for children work, and who will benefit most

By Paul Solman, Ryan Connelly Holmes

You may have heard about new savings and investment accounts for children known as "Trump accounts." They got a big boost from a philanthropic donation that's among the largest ever delivered directly to Americans. The accounts are expected to open…

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Dec 03

What experts want you to know about the Trump accounts and a new massive donation

By Hannah Grabenstein

Experts say the massive donation is a boon to children, but concerns remain with the structure of the accounts.

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