I started a 529 college savings plan when my son was a baby. Although money is tight these days, I still prioritize his future.

• 04/19/2025, 7:50 AM
• businessinsider.com

Courtesy of Annie Boyd Sowell

In 2021, my husband and I were only one year into postgraduate life and very new to marriage. At the time, our financial literacy left a lot to be desired, and being new parents only complicated all of this.