<div id="subtitle">Fidelity Investments slashing fees on 529 college savings plans in 5 states</div><div><p>Fidelity Investments says it is slashing maintenance fees on the 529 college savings plans it runs in five states.</p><p>Fees on indexed plans will be cut in half ...

<div><h1> SAVING FOR TUITIN </h1><p>Assets in the tax-advantaged college savings vehicles known as 529 plans fell 21% in 2008, to $88.5 billion, according to Financial Research Corp. But average tuition costs are rising by 5% or more a year. "The losses underscore the need to make sure you ...

<div id="subtitle">As market plunge continues, prepaid college plans getting a second look</div><div><p>It's become part of financial wizardry 101: Savvy parents invest in 529 college savings plans.</p><p>But as the market suffers a relentless pounding, some parents are considering an ...