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What is a money market account?

This type of account can offer a low-risk way to earn a high yield.
By Marcos Cabello
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How does a money market account work?

What every saver needs to know about money markets accounts.
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4 ways to get the best money market account rate

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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Are MMAs safe?

Understand the safety and flexibility of using an MMA to store your savings.

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How to open an MMA

Bankrate's complete guide to opening a money market account to grow your savings.

 

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A man looking at a comically large stack of cash

What is a money market account?

This type of account can offer a low-risk way to earn a high yield.
Getty Images; Illustration by Bankrate

How does a money market account work?

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Pros and cons of a money market account

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Money market account vs. money market fund: Differences

These accounts sound similar, but there are some key differences to know.
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