In July, American parents will be eligible to open Trump Accounts on behalf of their children. The administration touts these investment accounts as a way to help the next generation achieve the American dream. But are they the best way to save for college, home-ownership or retirement? And who stands to benefit most?

On today’s Big Take podcast, Bloomberg’s Ben Steverman walks host Sarah Holder through the advantages — and criticisms — of this new program. Plus, economist Darrick Hamilton, whose federal “baby bonds” proposal inspired the Trump Accounts, weighs in on the immediate and long-term impacts the accounts could have on families and on the US economy.

Read more: ‘Trump Accounts’ for Kids Get Another Billionaire Boost. What to Know.

Hosted by Sarah Holder; Produced by Julia Press; Reported by Ben Steverman; Edited by Tracey Samuelson.

Fact-checking by Eleanor Harrison-Dengate; Engineering by Alex Sugiura.

Senior Producer: Naomi Shavin; Deputy Executive Producer: Julia Weaver. Executive Producer: Nicole Beemsterboer.

In July, American parents will be eligible to open Trump Accounts on behalf of their children. The administration touts these investment accounts as a way to help the next generation achieve the American dream. But are they the best way to save for college, home-ownership or retirement? And who stands to benefit most?
On today&rsquo;s Big Take podcast, Bloomberg&rsquo;s Ben Steverman walks host Sarah Holder through the advantages &mdash; and criticisms &mdash; of this new program. Plus, economist Darrick Hamilton, whose federal &ldquo;baby bonds&rdquo; proposal inspired the Trump Accounts, weighs in on the immediate and long-term impacts the accounts could have on families and on the US economy.
Read more:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-06-13/how-trump-accounts-with-1-000-baby-bonus-would-work?srnd=undefined">&lsquo;Trump Accounts&rsquo; for Kids Get Another Billionaire Boost. What to Know.</a>
Hosted by Sarah Holder; Produced by Julia Press; Reported by Ben Steverman; Edited by Tracey Samuelson.
Fact-checking by Eleanor Harrison-Dengate; Engineering by Alex Sugiura.
Senior Producer: Naomi Shavin; Deputy Executive Producer: Julia Weaver. Executive Producer: Nicole Beemsterboer.

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Trump Accounts Promise Free Money. What's the Catch?

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