Trump Accounts Explained: Should You Choose One Over a 529 Plan?

“Well… It Depends!” explores financial questions that rarely have a one-size-fits-all answer. In this episode, hosts Andrew Baron, CFP®, EA, and Derek Doyle discuss one of the newest developments in financial planning: Trump Accounts. Following the passage of recent federal legislation, these new tax-advantaged accounts are now available to help families begin saving for a child’s future, creating new opportunities—and new planning decisions. Andrew and Derek explain how Trump Accounts work, including eligibility requirements, contribution rules, investment limitations, and the government’s $1,000 seed contribution available for qualifying children born between January 1, 2025, and December 31, 2028. They discuss how […]