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Hosted by Old National Bank Financial Empowerment Director Ben Joergens, each Real-Life Finance® episode focuses on everyday financial solutions that empower listeners to build the financial future they richly deserve.

What if families could start investing in a child’s future before that child ever earns a paycheck? In this episode, Old National Wealth Advisor Gidget Rowe joins host Ben Joergens to break down Trump accounts, a new savings option designed to help families jump-start long-term investing for children. Gidget explains how the accounts work, who can contribute, and what families should know about seed money, tax treatment, contribution limits, and potential uses down the road. She also compares Trump accounts with options like 529 plans and custodial brokerage accounts, offering practical conversation to help parents and caregivers think through how this tool may fit into their broader financial plan.