Is anyone here knowledgeable about Variable Rate Demand Notes? (Floating Rate Demand Notes) - they seem to pay attractive interest, but are not regulated or insured.

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If you are comfortable with the company, it is probably a good investment. Depends on how much money you are talking about. Is it long term money or short term money. If long term, you might want to check out fixed annuities. (NOT VARIABLE ANNUITIES). Despite the similarity in name, they are very very different products.

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