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Money market accounts work just like other bank accounts — you deposit money, earn interest and can withdraw your money with relative ease. Money market accounts earn interest, just like savings ...
Money market accounts (MMAs) combine the earning power of a savings account with the convenience of a checking account. To ...
Money market accounts also come with variable interest rates. It means if the Federal Reserve cuts interest rates, it can lower the rate of return you earn.
How a money market account works The interest earned on an MMA is variable, meaning it fluctuates in reaction to market conditions just like savings account rates. As the Federal Reserve ...
In 2022, the Federal Reserve started raising interest rates to combat inflation, which led to higher rates for money market accounts. By the end of 2022, interest rates were at 0.38% APY, and ...
Right now, money market account rates are fairly stable after the Federal Reserve chose to keep rates steady at its last meeting, but it's expected that rates will drop later in 2025.
CD account interest rates have remained high, but will they stay elevated this fall? Here's what some experts predict.
At first blush, a money market account may sound like the same thing as a money market mutual fund. However, these two financial tools have differences worth noting. Here’s how to decide ...