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Federal child investment account rollout: What parents need to know (Mar 19, 2026)
A concise guide for parents on what is settled and what remains in the federal child investment account rollout as of March 19, 2026. Covers likely eligibility for the $1,000 pilot (children born after Dec 31, 2024 and before Jan 1, 2029), key dates (May 2026 activation notices;
March 19, 2026 | 5 min read
New child investment accounts: a parent’s planning guide (March 19, 2026)
Practical guide for parents summarizing eligibility, key rollout dates (activation around May 2026; contributions begin July 4, 2026), Form 4547 steps, the $1,000 pilot contribution window, who can contribute, and preparatory actions to take now.
March 19, 2026 | 5 min read
March 2026: Federal Child Account Rollout — What Parents Should Know
This March 2026 update explains the phased federal child account rollout: families can file IRS Form 4547 now, activation guidance is expected around May 2026, and contributions are not scheduled to begin before July 4, 2026. It covers eligibility dates, the $5,000 annual cap (up
March 18, 2026 | 5 min read
New child savings accounts — what parents should do before May and July 2026
A practical guide for parents on the new federally supported child savings accounts: activation information is expected around May 2026 and contributions are not permitted before July 4, 2026. Covers who appears eligible, initial contribution guidance (including reported $5,000‑a
March 17, 2026 | 6 min read
Trump Accounts (2026): What Parents Should Do Before July 4
A concise, factual guide for parents based on public IRS and Treasury materials as of March 17, 2026. Covers the March 6 proposed regulations, the one-time $1,000 pilot deposit (no earlier than July 4, 2026), eligibility window, and a practical checklist of documents and steps to
March 17, 2026 | 6 min read
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