Money Market Accounts

When shopping for a savings account, don't forget to consider money market accounts. Explore the different benefits of MMAs.

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This type of account can offer a low-risk way to earn a high yield.

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Follow these simple steps to earn competitive rates on your shorter-term savings.

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Why get a money market account

Learn about how these lesser-known accounts walk the line between savings and checking accounts, offering some of the best features of both.

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Pros and cons of MMAs

Explore the main advantages and disadvantages of opening a money market account.

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How MMAs work

Bankrate's complete guide to money market accounts and how they work.

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MMAs with no minimum balance

If you're struggling to meet balance requirements, these money market accounts can solve that problem while offering a strong APY.

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Money market funds are available from several different brokers and fund managers.

Ally’s money market account offers a high APY, no minimum deposit or monthly fee.

The name of the game with compound interest is time — the more of it you have, the bigger the payoff.

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Money Market Accounts

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What is a money market account?

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Get the most out of your money market account

Why get a money market account

Pros and cons of MMAs

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MMAs with no minimum balance

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