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7-24-26 Financial Fitness Friday - Trump Accounts - What Parents Need to Know
Published 1 month, 3 weeks ago
Description
What are Trump Accounts, and could they reshape how families save and invest for the next generation?
Richard Rosso & Jonathan McCarty break down how Trump Accounts work, who qualifies, how they're funded, the role of employers and charitable contributions, and how these new custodial accounts compare with traditional UGMA and UTMA accounts. We also discuss investment choices, withdrawal rules, inflation considerations, and the potential addition of publicly traded securities.
Beyond the mechanics, we explore the broader goal of improving financial literacy, raising financially responsible children, and avoiding the financial planning mistakes that can undermine long-term wealth. Whether you're a parent, grandparent, financial advisor, or simply curious about this new savings concept, we'll explain what matters most—and what questions still need answers.
0:00 INTRO
0:19 - Sleep Training & Trump Accounts
5:07 - Creating Financial Literacy Lessons?
8:51 - Evolution of Trump Accounts - How are they funded?
12:54 - Allowing publicly traded securities in Trump Accounts
14:51 - Employers' Contributions (Michael Dell donation)
15:53 - Custodial Account Aspects
18:55 - Making the first withdrawal
21:15 - E-bikes & Mopeds (Better Off Dead)
23:38 - UGMA's, UTMA's vs Trump Accounts
25:26 - The choices in Trump Accounts?
28:09 - Indexing for Inflation?
29:41 - The process & custodial choices
32:03 - The Charitable Donation angle
33:24 - The Financial Education Milestones with Trump Account funds
38:26 - Raising Financially Viable Children
40:43 - Financial Planning Minefields
43:38 - Final Thoughts on Trump Accounts
Hosted by RIA Advisors Director of Financial Planning, Richard Rosso, CFP, w Senior Investment Advisor, Danny Ratliff, CFP
Produced by Brent Clanton, Executive Producer
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