A farmer's market full of juicy money bags instead of tomatoes. That’s what comes to mind when I hear “Money Market Account.” While you won’t find produce within this fresh savings option, it can produce financial growth packed with potential. Grab your tote bag and get ready to harvest some delicious earnings!
What is a Money Market Account?
Imagine if a savings account and a checking account had a baby. You’d get a money market account, also known as an MMA. (No, not the cage-fighting MMA!)
Offered by banks and credit unions, MMAs are deposit accounts, meaning they allow both deposits and withdrawals, similar to other deposit accounts like savings accounts, checking accounts, and certificates of deposit (CDs). What makes MMAs unique is their interest rates and access to funds, also known as liquidity.
Like savings accounts, deposited money grows and earns interest over time, but MMAs offer higher interest rates than traditional savings accounts.
Like a checking account,...