December 15, 2025
‘Trump accounts’ for children are a challenge for families committed to Biblically Responsible Investing, says FISM host
‘While the initiative aims to expand opportunity, its lack of faith-aligned investment options effectively excludes families that adhere to their Christian faith’
PHILADELPHIA — The White House recently unveiled “Trump accounts” for children, an investment by the federal government into the next generation of America’s youth. Founder and CEO of Dell Technologies, Michael Dell, and his wife, Susan, pledged $6.25 billion toward the accounts, marking the program’s first major infusion of private funding. As part of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, the savings program gives every child born between Jan. 1, 2025, and Dec. 31, 2028, a one-time $1,000 government deposit at birth.
Mark Minnella, host of Financial Issues (FISM), stated that while this program provides youth with an advantage on their savings, it lacks faith-aligned investment alternatives for families committed to Biblically Responsible Investing.
“The White House’s new ‘Trump Accounts,’ funded in part by a $6.25 billion gift from Michael and Susan Dell, promise to give American children a financial head start,” said Minnella. “Still, they also present a serious challenge for families committed to Biblically Responsible Investing. Because the program’s investment menu consists only of broad index funds that include companies engaged in abortion advocacy, anti-family agendas, and other unbiblical practices, many Christian parents cannot participate without compromising their convictions. While the initiative aims to expand opportunity, its lack of faith-aligned investment options effectively excludes families that adhere to their Christian faith. No Christian parent or grandparent should be forced to choose between financial tools for their children and Biblical integrity. Policymakers should broaden the investment choices so all families, including those seeking to honor God with their stewardship, can benefit fully from the program.”
Financial Issues’ (FISM) unique programming helps Christians find freedom and purpose in financial stewardship, empowering them to make biblically faithful choices in a world filled with competing voices. By tuning in, viewers and listeners will discover how to navigate their financial journey with clarity, integrity and a Kingdom-minded perspective.
Mark Minnella is the host of Financial Issues, which is broadcast live Monday through Friday at 9 – 10 a.m. ET/8 – 9 a.m. CT, on more than 500 television and radio outlets nationwide, streaming on Facebook, X (formerly Twitter) and other major platforms, as well as online at FinancialIssues.org.
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