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How Trump Accounts work and who qualifies for the $1,000 federal deposit
Summary by The Midland Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Rachel DePompa , as published by KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)
· August 3, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points The program, called Trump Accounts, began on July 4 and offers a $1,000 initial deposit for eligible children to start investing. The accounts are tax-advantaged and available to children under the age of 18.
A new investment account for children has been introduced by the U.S. Treasury. The program, called Trump Accounts, began on July 4 and offers a $1,000 initial deposit for eligible children to start investing.
The accounts are tax-advantaged and available to children under the age of 18. American children born between 2025 and 2028 are eligible to receive the $1,000 federal deposit.
Further details on the program, including how to get started, can be found at trumpaccounts.gov, as the information available is limited.
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Published: August 3, 2026 ·
Source: KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS) ·
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