Trump accounts are becoming more complex, and two recent changes may matter a great deal for parents and grandparents who want to save for children.
The federal government is moving toward automatically creating accounts for eligible children, although families may still need to take steps to qualify for the $1,000 federal initial contribution. In addition, new guidance could give companies the option to add individual stocks to accounts that were originally intended to hold only low-cost index funds.
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