530A “Trump Accounts”
New 530A “Trump Accounts” represent a historic investing opportunity for children, including a one-time $1,000 federal seed contribution for eligible children born between 2025 and 2028. For families who choose to participate, these accounts offer a way to begin building assets early and jump-start savings for the next generation.
Ensuring that all families who want to take advantage of this opportunity have the information and support to do so is critical.
Commonwealth is conducting research to better understand how families, particularly those living on low-and-moderate incomes, learn about and engage with new 530A “Trump Accounts,” investing accounts for children backed by the United States Federal Government. The research aims to provide a roadmap for how trusted partners can help increase awareness of the government’s $1,000 seed fund.
The Challenge
For many families, early investing opportunities can feel complex or inaccessible. Clear information, trusted messengers, and timely outreach are critical to ensuring families who want to participate have the opportunity to do so. By working alongside national, regional, and community-based partners, we are building a shared understanding of how to:
- Communicate clearly about 530A investing accounts
- Reach families at key decision moments (e.g., tax season)
- Reduce confusion and increase confidence
- Support long-term wealth-building outcomes
Our Approach
Children born between 2025 and 2028 may be eligible for a one-time $1,000 federal seed contribution deposited into a 530A investing account, commonly known as “Trump Accounts,” opened on their behalf. These accounts represent a new investing opportunity designed to help families build assets early—allowing families to jump-start savings for the next generation.
Because enrollment for these accounts is not automatic, without timely intervention, the best opportunities to reach and enroll millions of children born or eligible in 2025 and 2026 may be missed.
Commonwealth’s 530A work is focused on:
- Understanding how families learn about new 530A investing accounts
- Identifying barriers and behavioral triggers that influence participation
- Developing clear, effective outreach strategies for partners
- Supporting equitable access among low- and moderate-income households
Through surveys, interviews, focus groups, and partner collaboration, we aim to generate practical insights that improve awareness, understanding, and engagement.
Resources
Who’s Involved
A Commonwealth Initiative
Made possible by the generous support of The Gitlab Foundation
Made possible by the generous support of The Vanguard Foundation”
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