Money market funds not insured but not overly risky
A columnist defends money market mutual funds noting they lack federal insurance but argue they are not inherently dangerous. He urges Americans to diversify savings into market funds, Treasury bills, or high yield unit trusts as interest rates fluctuate and alternatives exist beyond large bank accounts.
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Money funds offer high yield with easy access for savers
Louis Rukeyser assesses money funds as appealing to ordinary savers with minimum entry of 500 to 1000 dollars, noting no federal insurance yet a track record of no losses. He warns of risk and emphasizes diversification, management, check-writing, and the need to read fund prospectuses before investing, while arguing they boost national saving.
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AMA Seeks Tobacco Subsidy Sparks Debate at Conference
The AMA faces criticism as a tobacco growers group calls its subsidy stance misguided while delegates vote to end price supports. The resolution, approved 283 to embrace scrapping subsidies, follows debates over pension fund divestment and questions on lobbying against tobacco aid.
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Department of Agriculture
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