Presidential Message on National Financial Literacy Month

Briefings & Statements

Presidential Message on National Financial Literacy Month

The White House

April 7, 2026

This National Financial Literacy Month, we encourage every citizen to take control of their financial future so they can achieve their own American Dream.  As we work to lower costs and expand opportunity, building the knowledge and confidence to make smart financial decisions will empower individuals and families to create lasting success.

Since returning to office last year, I have spared no time in rebuilding the American economy through America First policies that support domestic manufacturing, job growth, and rising wages.  Last year, I signed the One Big Beautiful Bill into law, delivering major tax cuts for the American middle class, including no tax on tips and no tax on overtime, putting more money into the pockets of our workers and families.  With these gains comes greater opportunity for Americans to take charge of their finances.

We are also investing in the next generation through the creation of Trump Accounts, a historic initiative that provides $1,000 to every child born between January 1, 2025, and December 31, 2028, placed into a long-term savings account that grows as your child grows.  Parents will oversee these accounts until age 18, when young Americans can then use these funds to pursue higher education, buy their first home, or start a business.  This account represents my hope in the tremendous potential of America’s young people, whose hard work sustains America’s greatness.

As we look to the future, we are embracing new financial technologies while making sure Americans are prepared to use them wisely.  Under my leadership, we are making the United States the crypto capital of the world—cultivating a pro-innovation environment that embraces blockchain and digital finance instead of prohibiting it.

Through the United States Department of the Treasury, we are also expanding access to free financial education resources.  Initiatives like the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation’s Money Smart program help Americans learn the basics of budgeting, saving, building credit, and protecting their money.

This month, I urge all Americans to invest in themselves by increasing their financial literacy—because the American promise is fully achieved when our citizens take the initiative to save, invest, and build a glorious American future.