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"Short-term shocks in the market are scary, particularly when you need assets in the near future," says Laura Lutton, an editorial director for Morningstar's Fund Research.

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Also, the free money could deter parents from comparison shopping and make them blind to fees or poor performance, says Laura Lutton , a director for Morningstar's fund research group, which studies and grades 529 plans.

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"The discussions started with contact from Mr. Jobs, and then he wasn't involved in meetings beyond that," Mr. Lutton said under cross-examination by Samsung attorney David Catterns .

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"As a college-savings vehicle, 529 plans have gotten a lot more appealing," says Laura Pavlenko Lutton , Morningstar's head of 529 research.

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Mr. Lutton said Samsung is an important supplier of components to Apple and the two companies have "a deep relationship."

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Testifying Thursday, Richard Lutton , who was Apple's chief patent counsel at the time, said Mr. Jobs directly contacted Samsung to express his concerns because of the close relationship between the companies.

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"They're taking some of those assets out of equities when they think volatility is going to spike, but there's still a lot on the table in terms of exposure to stocks," says Laura Lutton , Morningstar's editorial director.

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Edna Carleton, for serv communities in Lutton and Cornwood, Devon.

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So far, the plans "are having trouble overcoming those fees," Ms. Lutton says.

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"The more an individual contributes to the account, the more lucrative it becomes for the 529 plan manager," says Laura Lutton , an editorial director for Morningstar's Fund Research, which rates college-savings plans.

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