Money Market Accounts
A money market account is a type of savings account that offers higher interest rates than a traditional savings account. Money market accounts are offered by banks and other financial institutions, and they typically have higher minimum deposit requirements and balance requirements than other types of savings accounts. Continue Reading Below
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