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The Economic Times
The Economic Times
Piyush Shukla

Have you downloaded the Trump Accounts app? Your child could qualify for a free $1,000— check eligibility now

The Trump Accounts app has officially launched nationwide, giving American families early access to a new government-backed savings program that could provide eligible children with a $1,000 investment bonus. Introduced by the Trump administration through the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA), the initiative aims to help families build long-term wealth for children under 18 while encouraging early investing and financial planning.

The release of the Trump Accounts app marks a significant step before the program's nationwide rollout on July 4, 2026, coinciding with the United States' 250th Independence Day celebrations. With growing interest in child investment accounts, tax-deferred savings plans, and government-funded financial benefits, millions of parents are now exploring whether their children qualify for the Trump Accounts program and its highly publicized $1,000 seed contribution.

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