What is a money market fund?
Lay away cash for an emergency or short-term goals with a money market mutual fund.
3 min read
Oct 19, 2021
About the author
Bankrate reporter Brian Baker covers investing and retirement. He has previous experience as an industry analyst at an investment firm. Baker is passionate about helping people make sense of complicated financial topics so that they can plan for their financial futures.
Expertise
Investing, behavioral finance, stock analysis and valuation
Experience
Brian is a financial analyst with prior experience in research at a valuation-based investment firm. He has also reported on regulatory issues surrounding mergers and acquisitions, antitrust and trade.
Education
Baker has a bachelor’s degree in finance from Michigan State University and a master’s degree in journalism from Northwestern University.
Brian's Latest Articles
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Multiple IRAs: How many accounts can you have?
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6 best investments for beginners
New to investing? Here are some helpful tips on where to consider putting your money if you’re just starting out.
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How to choose an online broker
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Survey: Where pros say to invest $10,000 right now
Here’s where investment experts think you should invest $10,000 today.
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Dividend stocks: What they are and how to invest in them
These cash payments can account for a significant portion of investors’ total return over time.
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Buying on margin: Here’s what that means and how it works
Thinking about borrowing money to buy stocks? Here’s what you should know about buying on margin.
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