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TOP CURRENT YIELDS

NOTES AND SOURCES: CD and money-market account data as of Dec. 7 from 100 Highest Yields ($124 for 52 issues; 800-327-7717). Tax-exempt and taxable money-market fund data as of Dec. 6 and Dec. 7, respectively, from Money Fund Report (imoneynet.com); all have a minimum investment of $10,000 or less and assets of $25 million or more. Short-term bond fund data as of Oct. 31 from Lipper; all are medium and high-quality funds with average maturities of three years or less. [1] Manager absorbed all or some operating expenses. [2] Maximum 2% front-end load on investment under $250,000.