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Schumer pushes giving newborns $500

Sen. Charles Schumer is proposing a federally subsidized savings plan that would give every newborn a $500 tax-free savings account and annual matching contributions for those from low-income families.

The plan, which has been proposed in Congress several times since 2004, is designed to promote financial literacy and encourage long-term savings for big-ticket expenses such as college or...

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