Commodities investment scams warn investors
A guide warns about the risks of commodity and futures investments and the prevalence of fraudulent operators. It describes red flags, calls for regulatory checks, and questions investors should ask before dealing with firms, citing registrations with the NFA and CFTC and how to verify them.
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National Futures Association
Commodity Futures Trading Commission
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Money market yields steady on seven day and 30 day
In New York the seven day average yield on money market mutual funds held at 1.34 percent for the week ending Tuesday while the 30 day average eased to 1.35 percent. The seven day compounded yield stayed at 1.35 percent and the 30 day compounded yield dropped to 1.36 percent. The average portfolio maturity remained 57 days. BankRate.com reported money market account yields at 1.06 percent and checking accounts at 0.45 percent with certificates of deposit six months at 1.81 percent.
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Money Market Mutual Funds
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Bankrate.com
Caring for Parents' Estate Challenges for Heirs
The emotional toll of a parent's death combines with the task of settling assets. Executors face drawers full of belongings, family friction, and decisions on keepsakes, with planning like testamentary letters helping but not avoiding hard choices. Lottery among siblings is a common tie breaker when conflicts arise.
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O’connor
Steve Barker
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Frost Bank
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Barker
Debit card rewards clash with fees in merchant push
Debit cards attract rewards once tied to credit cards, drawing shoppers with points and discounts. Users face a choice between PIN transactions that may incur fees and signature transactions that earn rewards, shaping checkout behavior amid a fierce merchant versus bank battle.
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