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G93-1161 Investment Alternatives...For The Beginner, Kathleen Prochaska-Cue

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

This publication discusses risks associated with investing, and then gives a brief introduction to 21 investment alternatives. The alternatives are classified into seven types of investments.

Risks Associated With Investing

There are many types of risk involved with investments. Let's consider two types: investment risk and purchasing power risk.

Investment risk is the probability that the actual return on an investment will be different from what you expect. This is the type of risk one usually thinks of when considering investments. For example, CD's and EE savings bonds are considered safe investments because the probability that the actual return on …

G93-1188 Financing Environmental Quality Programs In Nebraska, Roy Frederick

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

This NebGuide describes the role and responsibilities of the Nebraska Department of Environmental Quality. Included are funding sources and environmental issues in Nebraska.

The Nebraska Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) has the primary responsibility for protecting and improving the quality of Nebraska's air, land and water resources. Many of the programs administered by DEQ are mandated and funded--in whole or in part--by the federal government.

In discharging its responsibilities, DEQ receives input from the state Environmental Quality Council, a 16-member panel appointed by the governor. Fifteen of the 16 council members represent a specific industry or interest affected by or …

Nf93-155 Rural Families Facing Economics And Emotional Stress, Herbert G. Lingren

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

This NebFact discusses rural families facing economics and emotional stress.