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Will Money Market Rates Keep Rising? - Last year, everyone knew that rates were going up and the Fed would make sure that inflation never got started. Now that Ben Bernanke, the new Fed Chairman, has proven his inflation fighting credentials, inflation is contained and investors are increasingly uncertain about the future of money market interest rates. However, if inflation is under control, as the Fed Chairman suggests, money market rates are likely to settle into a predictable range for the foreseeable future with the Fed adopting a posture of ongoing monetary vigilance.
Highest Money Market Rates in Five Years - Stop the presses! Firms offering the highest money market rates are advertising yield approaching or exceeding 5% for the first time in five years. Is it time to put investments into cash? 5% is a great low-risk return, but which account is best? Find the highest money market rates with the Money Market Information Guide.
Money Market Savings Tips For Women (and Men That Save) While the idea of saving money is a good one, the account used makes all the difference. The latest census statistics clearly demonstrate that women need supplemental sources of income and retirement accounts, but the statistics also suggest that that a lack of financial planning by households in their productive years forces frail women into poverty in their latter years. Don't let this happen to you and your family.; Read Money Market Savings Tips.
What is a Money Market Account? - While millions of Americans have money market accounts, very few understand what they are and how their account differs from many related and superior products available. That lack of knowledge costs money. Read what is a money market account and save yourself some money.
Compare Money Market Funds and Bank Accounts - Big Difference in Rates Most money market funds outperform bank accounts, while some money market accounts surpass mutual funds. What accounts for the difference? Why do some money market funds and accounts outperform others? What effect do fees and fund expenses have on accounts? Find answers to these questions and others as we compare money market funds and bank accounts.
Find High Interest Money Market Accounts Online - While the Internet may not change everything; it should change the way you find your next money market account. Check the rates offered by your local institution and compare their best offers against national banks and highly rated online banks. Thousands of institutions are competing for your investment dollars, and you can find them all online, including high interest money market accounts with online special offers.
The Best Money Market Accounts May Not Be Available Locally - Money market yields have been rising steadily as the Fed has prompted an increase in interest rates, but it is unlikely that you will find the highest money market rates at your local bank. This article takes investors through a decision process of defining what account features are important and points them to search resources for finding the best money market accounts in the U.S.
Money Market Funds That Build Wealth - Put that cash to work! Saving money in typical savings accounts and CDs is safe and secure, but inflation and taxes are eating away your returns and you may be losing money. In contrast, money market funds generally produce a higher yield return than deposit accounts and are one of the safest investments available. Read the article Money Market Funds That Build Wealth to make your cash a cache.
Money Market Accounts for Conservative Investors - Intimidated by wild stock market swings? Worried about negative returns from bonds? Money market accounts can offer you the guaranteed preservation of your investment and a nice rate of return. Savers and conservative investors have been using savings accounts and CDs for years, but many are now switching their retirement funds and savings accounts to money market accounts. Find out why in Money Market Accounts for Conservative Investors.
Bank Money Market Rates Up in 2006 - Bank money market rates have jumped in 2006 and if you still have your money in a savings account you are missing out. Many banks, such as Capital One and Amboy Direct, are offering rates that beat CDs and these accounts are fully liquid. If you haven't shopped around in a while, now is a great time to take advantage of this five-year high in bank money market rates |