The 2026 Guide to Trump Accounts

The new Trump Accounts are officially here—and with the rules now finalized, parents and grandparents have much more clarity about how these accounts actually work. While the promise of a $1,000 government contribution has captured plenty of attention, the real planning opportunities lie in understanding the fine print, tax treatment, contribution limits, and long-term strategies these accounts create.
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Here’s what we cover in this episode:

💰 Government Seed Money – Who qualifies for the $1,000 contribution

📈 Building Wealth Early – The power of long-term compounding

🏦 Tax Planning – Understanding how Trump Accounts are taxed

🏠 Withdrawal Flexibility – College expenses, first homes, and retirement

🎯 Advanced Strategies – Why a Roth conversion could be a game changer

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The new Trump Accounts are officially here—and with the rules now finalized, parents and grandparents have much more clarity about how these accounts actually work. While the promise of a $1,000 government contribution has captured plenty of attention, the real planning opportunities lie in understanding the fine print, tax treatment, contribution limits, and long-term strategies these accounts create.

Today, Tyler Moison, CFP® sits in for Scott to break down the basics of these Trump Accounts and explain why this may be worth understanding alongside other savings options. Just like any financial tool, the important question is not just whether it sounds appealing, but how it may fit into a broader financial strategy.

Dive Into This Episode:

0:00 – Intro & latest update

1:10 – Who qualifies?

2:15 – Account specifics

4:03 – What happens at age 18?

5:15 – Withdrawal rules

6:11 – The Millionaire Math & Roth Conversion

8:42 – Will it impact FAFSA?

9:53 – Advisor won’t have access

 

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Scott Dougan founded Elevated Retirement Group in 2003 in order to fill a niche he felt was not being addressed properly in the retirement planning environment – helping retirees and pre-retirees in the Kansas City metro area find answers to issues that may affect the quality of life during their retirement.

Scott is a Registered Financial Consultant (RFC) and holds a Series 65 Investment Adviser Representative license, which holds him to the fiduciary standard. He also holds insurance licenses in Kansas, Missouri and other states.

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