Money Market Accounts

When shopping for a savings account, don't forget to consider money market accounts. Explore the different benefits of MMAs.

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This type of account can offer a low-risk way to earn a high yield.

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Follow these simple steps to earn competitive rates on your shorter-term savings.

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Why get a money market account

Learn about how these lesser-known accounts walk the line between savings and checking accounts, offering some of the best features of both.

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Pros and cons of MMAs

Explore the main advantages and disadvantages of opening a money market account.

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How MMAs work

Bankrate's complete guide to money market accounts and how they work.

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MMAs with no minimum balance

If you're struggling to meet balance requirements, these money market accounts can solve that problem while offering a strong APY.

Weekly MMA Rates

Bankrate consistently has offers well above the national average to help you earn more on your savings.

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Bankrate Partner Average

The "Bankrate Partner average" is calculated from the average of the top savings account offers from the institutions we track, included on this page as of 04/18/2025. "National average" is determined by Bankrate's comprehensive national survey of savings accounts and CDs.

3.76^%_APY

National Average

0.47^%_APY

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