What's New in Washington

Watercolor of Boy Jumping off Dock by Cass Grange

August 2026

Greetings!

Congress recently created a new savings program for children that has generated a lot of interest among parents and grandparents. The program, known as a 530A Trump Account, provides eligible children born between 2025 - 2028 with a one-time $1,000 government contribution.

The 530A account is invested in a broad U.S. stock market index fund and is designed as a long-term wealth-building tool. Families, friends and employers can contribute to the account, with total contributions of up to $5,000 per child each year. Some employers may also offer contributions or a matching program as an employee benefit, so it is worth checking with your employer to see what may be available.

The Power of Starting Early

While the $1,000 government contribution is certainly attractive, what caught our attention is the power of starting early.

Click the button below to read more about how to take advantage of investing for your children or grandchildren.

Four Things We're Loving This August!

Cooling off at Barton Springs. Is it really an Austin summer if you haven't spent an evening in that 68-degree spring-fed water? Still plenty of long, hot days left to make it happen before fall schedules take over.

Sunset at the bat bridge. Congress Avenue's 1.5 million bats put on a nightly show as they take off at dusk. It never gets old, no matter how many summers we've watched it.

An afternoon at the Umlauf Sculpture Garden. A quiet, shaded outdoor museum that feels like a small escape from the city. It's a nice reminder that art doesn't only live on canvas.

AC and a classic on the big screen. The Paramount's Summer Classic Film Series runs through early September. It's a great excuse to beat the heat with something better than your living room couch.

Watercolor Wins!

Bonner Brown Wins Weightlifting World Record!

Pictured here with her powerlifting coach Laura Matuszak, Bonner Brown, 81, wins big on May 27th, 2026 in Anaheim at the Ultra National Championships.

Client Bonner Brown, age 80, participated in the 2026 USPA Ultra Nationals Championships in Anaheim, California. At that powerlifting meet she set new State, National, and World records for women ages 80-84. Her squat was 170.9 lb, and her deadlift was 242 lb.

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Q3 2026: Quarterly Market Guide

Please review this quarter's market guide by clicking on the painting below. We encourage all of our clients to review the market guide written by Rafael Villagran, CIO of Genesia Investments and investment consultant for Watercolor Financial. Click here to view full report.

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