{"id":2743,"date":"2026-02-03T10:38:21","date_gmt":"2026-02-03T17:38:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.oconnorcpafirm.com\/blog\/?p=2743"},"modified":"2026-02-03T10:38:22","modified_gmt":"2026-02-03T17:38:22","slug":"trump-accounts-what-are-they-are-they-worth-it","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.oconnorcpafirm.com\/blog\/2026\/02\/trump-accounts-what-are-they-are-they-worth-it\/","title":{"rendered":"ABLE (Achieving a Better Life Experience)  Acounts"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>ABLE accounts are tax-advantaged savings accounts designed for individuals with disabilities, allowing them to save money for qualified disability expenses without losing eligibility for certain public benefits. These accounts can help cover costs related to education, housing, transportation, and more, while allowing contributions and investment growth to be tax-free.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Overview of ABLE Accounts<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>ABLE accounts, established under the Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE) Act of 2014, are tax-advantaged savings accounts designed for individuals with disabilities. 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