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politics5 days ago•21 min saved

Trump Claims 70 Million Children Enrolled in New Investment Accounts

President Donald Trump announced that 70 million children are now enrolled in the Trump Accounts program, with 60 million added via automatic enrollment starting October 1. The initiative includes a $1,000 seed contribution for children born between 2025 and 2028, funded partly by a $6.25 billion donation from Michael and Susan Dell. While the administration frames this as a historic step for the American Dream, critics note potential legal challenges and questions about the program's long-term financial impact.

via The Independent|

#automatic-enrollment #michael-dell #oval-office

politics5 days ago

Treasury’s Auto-Enrollment of 70 Million Children in Trump Accounts Sparks Legal and Ethical Debate

The U.S. Treasury Department has completed the automatic enrollment of 70 million children under 18 into the Trump Accounts investment program, shifting from a voluntary opt-in system to mandatory enrollment. While the administration touts this as a way to give every child a stake in the stock market, critics argue the move lacks statutory authority and may force families with religious or ethical concerns to hold individual stocks they do not support. The Treasury Department has not responded to requests for comment regarding these concerns.

via Semafor|

#automatic-enrollment #congress #politics

economy5 days ago•1 min saved

Trump Accounts Reach 70 Million Children as Auto-Enrollment Completes

The Trump administration has completed the automatic enrollment of 70 million U.S. children under 18 into the Trump Accounts investment program. While the Treasury Department created 60 million new accounts on Oct. 1, parents must still manually claim them to access funds. The program includes a $1,000 federal seed contribution for children born between 2025 and 2028, alongside private donations from corporations and philanthropists. Critics warn that take-up rates may remain low despite the shift from voluntary opt-in to mandatory enrollment, while some Democrats have praised the initiative as a smart policy.

via ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos|

#automatic-enrollment #child-investment #economy

personal-finance11 days ago•1 min saved

Treasury Auto-Enrolls 60 Million Children in Trump Accounts, but Claiming Funds Requires Action

The U.S. Treasury Department has automatically created over 60 million Trump Accounts for eligible children under 18, shifting from a voluntary opt-in system to mandatory enrollment to boost participation. While the accounts are now active, parents must still manually claim them to receive the $1,000 federal seed contribution for children born between 2025 and 2028. This move aims to address low uptake among low-income families, though experts warn that take-up rates may remain low without active engagement.

via Yahoo Finance|

#530a-accounts #automatic-enrollment #child-wealth

personal-finance12 days ago•4 min saved

Treasury Auto-Enrolls 60 Million Children in Trump Accounts, but Claiming Funds Still Requires Action

The U.S. Treasury has automatically created over 60 million Trump Accounts for eligible children, a shift from the previous opt-in system that saw low participation. While the accounts are now active, families must still manually claim them to receive the $1,000 federal seed contribution and private donations. The move aims to boost equity and participation, particularly among lower-income households, but experts warn that take-up rates may remain low without active engagement.

via CNBC|

#automatic-enrollment #child-investment #personal-finance

economy13 days ago•1 min saved

Treasury mandates automatic enrollment for 60 million Trump Accounts starting October 1

The U.S. Treasury Department has published temporary regulations requiring the automatic creation of up to 60 million Trump Accounts for eligible children, effective October 1, 2026. This shift from a voluntary opt-in system aims to boost participation from approximately 7 million to 70 million accounts. The tax-deferred investment accounts, established under the One Big Beautiful Bill, offer a $1,000 seed contribution for children born between 2025 and 2028, with investments restricted to low-cost U.S. equity index funds.

via CBS News|

#automatic-enrollment #child-savings #economy

politics6 months ago•2 min saved

US moves toward automatic draft registration by 2026 under NDAA

The Selective Service System plans to automatically register eligible men aged 18–26 for a potential U.S. military draft by December 2026, implementing a National Defense Authorization Act provision that requires automatic enrollment for all male U.S. citizens in that age range. There has been no active draft since 1973; registration remains legally required (since 1980) but has largely been voluntary, with 2024 registration at 81%. The auto-registration proposal was filed with the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs on March 30. There are currently no announced plans to reinstate a full draft beyond this automatic enrollment, though noncompliance carries significant fines or prison time; FAFSA registration changes in 2020 removed the requirement for aid eligibility.

via CNBC|

#2026 #automatic-enrollment #draft-registration

technology1 year ago•2 min saved

Google's Find Hub Auto-Enrollment Now Offers Only 2 Days to Opt Out

Google plans to expand Find Hub’s automatic enrollment with more triggers, giving users two days to opt out after hitting certain triggers like enabling location or syncing devices, before being automatically enrolled in the Find Hub network in high-traffic areas.

via Android Authority|

#automatic-enrollment #device-tracking #google-find-hub