Money Market Account
A money market account is a bank deposit that blends savings and checking: a competitive interest rate with limited check-writing or debit access. It's FDIC-insured and fully liquid, making it a common home for a larger emergency fund you occasionally tap.
The word that matters is account. A money market account is a bank deposit, federally insured to the same limits as a savings account. A money market fund is a brokerage investment holding short-term debt — very low risk, generally higher yielding, and not federally insured, though funds have broken that expectation only in rare and well-documented episodes. They are different products with almost the same name, and account statements do not always make the distinction obvious. Money market accounts often require a higher minimum balance than plain savings in exchange for a slightly better yield and limited check-writing, which makes them a reasonable home for a larger cushion you dip into occasionally rather than for everyday spending.
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