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Michael Dell’s $6.25 Billion Gift: What 25 Million Children Will Receive—And How Early Investing Can Transform Long-Term Wealth
In December 2025, Michael and Susan Dell announced one of the largest philanthropic contributions ever made toward children’s financial futures: a $6.25 billion gift to fund $250 deposits into the investment accounts of up to 25 million U.S. children. This announcement comes alongside the federal “Trump Accounts” initiative, which provides a separate $1,000 seed deposit for newborns. Together, these two programs are designed to expand access to long-term investment accounts a
Matthew Delaney
Dec 9, 2025


Love, Money, and Merging Bank Accounts: A (Mostly) Painless Guide to Newlywed Finances
Congratulations! You’ve found The One — the person who laughs at your jokes, tolerates your family, and said yes to marrying you. You’ve conquered the hard part (finding each other) and survived the wedding planning process (which, statistically speaking, is more stressful than assembling IKEA furniture without instructions). Now it’s time for your next great adventure: combining your finances. Cue the dramatic music. Because nothing says “happily ever after” quite like deba
Matthew Delaney
Nov 12, 2025


How to Talk to Family About Money (So It’s Not Awkward Later)
Money is one of the last real taboos in our culture. We talk about politics, relationships, and health far more openly than we do about...
Matthew Delaney
Oct 7, 2025


Philanthropy and Wealth: How Giving Back Can Benefit Your Financial Plan
As you navigate the complexities of wealth management, philanthropy often emerges as a key component of a comprehensive financial plan....
Matthew Delaney
Jul 3, 2025


How Do You Create Lasting Wealth?
For most people, steady, ongoing work is the foundation of their wealth. Career success and a good salary, or building and growing your...
Written by Matthew Delaney
Apr 18, 2023
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