Understanding the New Trump Accounts: What Families Should Know
Parents are beginning to explore the new "Trump Accounts," tax-advantaged investment accounts created under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act that include a $1,000 federal contribution for eligible children born between 2025 and 2028. The new accounts introduce another savings option for families, alongside existing vehicles such as 529 college savings plans and retirement accounts.
, assistant professor of finance at the Leeds School of Business, studies household finance, retirement savings and consumer financial decision-making.Â
He can discuss:
- How Trump Accounts work, who qualifies and how the new program compares with 529 plans, Roth IRAs and brokerage accounts.
- Which families are most likely to benefit from Trump Accounts, along with the potential risks, tradeoffs and common misconceptions.
- What financial priorities families should consider when deciding whether to open a Trump Account or invest elsewhere.
Contact:cunews@colorado.edu to schedule an interview.