(MONEY Magazine) – TOP CURRENT YIELDS

NOTES AND SOURCES: CD and money-market account data as of Jan. 4 from 100 Highest Yields ($124 for 52 issues; 800-327-7717). Tax-exempt and taxable money-market fund data as of Jan. 3 and Jan. 4, 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 Nov. 30 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.