Money market funds vs. money market accounts — Which is better?
Here are the pros and cons of money market funds and money market funds.
4 min read
Jul 26, 2023
Mercedes Barba
Senior investing editor
EXPERTISE
- Investing
- Stock analysis
- Retirement
EDUCATION
- Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, California State University, Los Angeles
- Master's degree in News and Documentary, New York University
The key to successful investing is to take action and not let fear or over-analyzing prevent you from taking advantage of the benefits of compound interest over time.
— Mercedes Barba
Mercedes Barba is a seasoned editorial leader and video producer. Presently, she holds the position of Senior Editor at Bankrate. Prior to this, she served as a senior editor at NextAdvisor and led the video team at Money.com, where she executive produced a short documentary that received an Emmy nomination. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her son Luke and two pet dogs.
The key to successful investing is to take action and not let fear or over-analyzing prevent you from taking advantage of the benefits of compound interest over time.
— Mercedes Barba
Mercedes's latest articles
-
-
How to fire your financial advisor
Learn how to split up with your financial advisor and find a better one.
5 min read Nov 30, 2023 -
Charlie Munger dies at 99: 8 lessons from an investing legend
Charlie Munger’s lessons for success in investing and life.
4 min read Nov 29, 2023 -
How to save for retirement as student loan payments resume — top tips for staying on track
Don’t let student loans derail your retirement plans.
4 min read Nov 29, 2023 -
TD Ameritrade Review 2023
If you're a novice investor but serious about getting more involved with the market, TD Ameritrade will hold your hand every step of the way.
Sep 15, 2023 -
Wealthfront Review 2023
Wealthfront ranks among the best robo-advisors, offering sophisticated portfolio management, a top cash management account and some of the most useful planning tools. Wealthfront scores big in all major areas – then somehow does it all at low cost, too.
Sep 13, 2023 -
E-Trade Review 2023
E-Trade has a wide variety of valuable tools and easy-to-understand resources that offer a lot of value for beginners.
Sep 13, 2023 -
Charles Schwab Review 2023
Charles Schwab offers a robust and cost-effective platform that offers something for everyone, from a wide array of commission-free funds to deep research to rich educational resources.
Sep 12, 2023