MarketWatch · Aug 20, 2026 09:15 UTC Our 4-year-old son has $100,000 in his 529 account. Should we buy him stocks instead? Read full story on MarketWatch Share AI disclosure Summary “He also has a brokerage account, but there’s only $500 in it.” Original reporting Open original source Read full article on MarketWatch Get the AFBytes Brief Major stories, AI-assisted analysis, and what to watch next. Free, monthly, unsubscribe anytime. Subscribe