Federated Investors' Debbie Cunningham discusses the basics of money market funds and recent headlines. She says, "While it is possible to lose money by investing in a money market fund, during the more than 30 years that Federated has been managing these funds, the firm's money market funds have always sold and redeemed their shares at the $1.00 net asset value (NAV)". Cunningham adds, "When financial markets turn as volatile as they have been lately, we think investors would do well to consider money market funds - both prime and government, depending on their needs - if they are looking for a place to ride out the storm."