Vanguard outlines corporate support for Trump Accounts

Trump Accounts, established as part of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, offer an innovative tax-advantaged way for American families to save and invest on behalf of their children. Vanguard has long advocated for low-cost, diversified child savings accounts and wealth building solutions, and we applaud the Administration and Congress for advancing a new opportunity for a generation of children to benefit from early, long-term, and disciplined index fund investing.

Vanguard today unveiled several initiatives to support investor use of Trump Accounts: an employer contribution program; several philanthropic initiatives - including a contribution match for children in communities surrounding Vanguard’s U.S. office locations; and comprehensive educational resources to help investors maximize these accounts alongside other child savings accounts.

Employer contribution: Vanguard will expand its well-being and lifestyle program to offer crew the choice to direct their $1,500 as an employer contribution to an eligible Trump Account. This contribution is consistent with Vanguard’s commitment as an employer to offer personalized benefits that support our crew members at every life stage.

Leading through philanthropy: Building upon Vanguard’s philanthropic focus on financial well-being, we are committed to expanding access to early childhood wealth building opportunities that create pathways to long-term economic mobility and promote financial literacy. We’re focused on raising awareness of and enrollment in Trump Accounts among eligible families by:

1. Providing financial support to nonprofit organizations working to increase participation in underserved communities. 
2. Offering a philanthropic match for families with eligible children in select neighborhoods near Vanguard offices.
3. Supporting evidence-based financial coaching programs for families with children who have Trump Accounts.
   

Educating investors: Vanguard recently published detailed guidance on the unique benefits of Trump Accounts for individuals and families, as well as practical advice on how to make the most of them alongside other child savings options.

For more than 50 years, Vanguard has served as a trusted voice for investors by offering plain-speak thought leadership that translates markets, economic, and investment information into accessible language that helps everyday investors make important financial decisions. Moving forward, Vanguard will continue to inform and educate investors about Trump Accounts. 

Guided by our mission to give investors the best chance for investment success, Vanguard is committed to continuing to support policies that enhance financial opportunities for children and families. We look forward to helping the next generation of Americans leverage Trump Accounts to build their financial futures.