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Money Market Account Interest

When working with a Money Market account it is important to remember that it is very similar to using a standard savings account. The process that is involved with opening and using this type of account is almost identical. The way it works is that an investor will open a money market account at a bank or credit union, and then the financial institution will pay the investor interest based on deposits that are put into the account. In turn, the financial institution will issue bank loans to other individuals, but at a higher interest rate than they paid the investor.

One of the best aspects of a money market account is that the interest is compounded on a daily basis and paid to the investor monthly. It is important to remember that interest rates can vary between financial institutions. One of the major differences between a money market account and a more traditional savings or checking account is that the more money that is deposited, the higher the interest rate will be. It is important for the potential investor to first speak to their financial institution about fluctuations in interest rates, and always shop around for the best deals possible. Continue reading ‘What Should You In Invest In? Money Market, Banker’s Acceptance Or Treasury Bills’ »

MMA stands for Money Market Account and it is a type of savings account that usually offers a higher interest. Although it does offer a higher interest rate, a higher minimum balance compared to a traditional savings account is required.

In a MMA, the FDIC or Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation insures the account. This means that the funds in the account are insured in case the bank goes bankrupt. This insurance corporation dates back to 1933, and was formed as a method of protecting the customers when banks fail. As we have seen in recent history, banks do fail on occasion. Continue reading ‘Personal Finance – What is Money Market Account?’ »