When it comes to choosing how to invest in a 529 plan, there are over 3,000 choices in all. I'm almost convinced that finding the right mate is easier than finding the right college plan.

After posting dismal results during the market downturn, operators of these college-savings plans have been cutting expenses and adding lower-risk investment choices in hopes of making their plans more attractive. We explode some myths.

It's not easy. Did you know there are some 85 different college savings funds, known as 529 programs, offered through states and big financial institutions?

A number of 529 college savings plans are adding more socially responsible investments to their lineups

In a move that could help push down fees everywhere on college-savings vehicles known as 529 plans, Fidelity Investments said it had cut fees across all seven of its state-sponsored plans.

More parents are ditching their 529 plans after major losses and choosing to manage their child's college fund themselves.

Insurance and financial planning professionals look at ways to start to rebuild battered retirement income plans.

If the bear market has kept you from saving for your child's college education, you're not alone. A recent survey showed 47% of parents are saving less or aren't saving at all for their kids' education.

All of a sudden, college savings accounts are getting complicated. We'll make it simple.

This is the second installment of a two-part series. Read part 1 here.