Treasury Routes Trump Accounts Deposits to State Street S&P 500 Fund as $1,000 Grants Begin
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Updated · The Guardian · Jul 4
Treasury Routes Trump Accounts Deposits to State Street S&P 500 Fund as $1,000 Grants Begin
3 articles · Updated · The Guardian · Jul 4
Summary
State Street’s S&P 500 index fund will receive default deposits for new Trump accounts, the Treasury said, setting the investment structure before the program launches Saturday.
$1,000 in federal money will go to each account opened for children born from January 2025 through December 2028, while parents, friends and employers can add up to $5,000 a year.
The accounts, created by Republicans’ One Big Beautiful Bill Act, stay under parental control until age 18 and can later fund college, a home purchase or a business start.
BlackRock and Vanguard funds are due later, and BNY Mellon and Robinhood are building the account-management app as Treasury expands the program’s Wall Street partnerships.
The rollout lands ahead of November’s midterms, with Republicans defending Congress as polls show Trump remains underwater on his handling of the economy.
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Trump Accounts Program: $1,000 Starter for Kids, 6 Million Enrolled, and the Push for Financial Equity
Overview
The Trump Accounts program, launched on July 4, 2026, marks the transition from legislative creation to practical implementation, following the signing of the 'One, Big, Beautiful Bill Act' a year earlier. This initiative quickly gained momentum, with over 6 million children registered before its official start, reflecting strong public interest and engagement. The program makes accounts accessible to eligible families nationwide, with parents or legal guardians initially managing the funds as custodians. This structure ensures responsible oversight until children reach adulthood, when they gain full control, providing a solid financial foundation for their future.