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President Trump Makes Announcement on Federal Savings Accounts for Children

Published | Video Starts at 33:34

I think this is very unique, but different from this. But very important. Yeah. You mean the Australian retirement thing? Say it. You mean the Australian retirement thing? That's what they're talking about. Yep. We're looking at it very seriously. It's a good plan. It's worked out very well. Yeah. Please, Mr. President, can you talk about what tax benefits these accounts come with? The information sheet that we just received said that when a child turns 18, they'll be treated like traditional IRAs, subject to a 10% withdrawal tax. (33:34–33:38)

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Asserts that the Australian retirement plan is being looked at seriously and has worked well.

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