Closing the Wealth Gap With a Trust Fund for Babies

The Journal. - A podcast by The Wall Street Journal & Gimlet

Starting in July, Connecticut will put $3200 into a trust account for each baby born to parents below a designated income level. As adults, the beneficiaries can use the money—plus investment returns—to help pay for education or a home. WSJ’s Brenda León discusses Baby Bonds and why they are gaining traction in other states too. Further Reading: - Could $3,200 ‘Baby Bonds’ Help End Poverty in America?  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices