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Donna LeValley

DARK SECRETS: What is a money market account | Rare Historical Photos

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Money market deposit accounts (MMDAs) blend features of traditional savings and checking accounts. MMDAs will pay you higher interest rates than some checking and savings accounts do, and they give you more access to your money through debit card and check writing privileges.

Money market accounts also come with variable interest rates. It means if the Federal Reserve continues to cut interest rates, it can lower the rate of return you earn.

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