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Fortune
Lucy Brewster

Thinking of getting a money market account? Consider these pros and cons

Photo illustration of a jar of dollar bills and coins that is repeated in green on the left side and in red on the right side. (Credit: Photo illustration by Fortune; Original photo by Getty Images)

Money market accounts are savings accounts that often offer higher interest rates than regular savings accounts and often incorporate checking account features, like easy access to cash. Yet they can also have downsides: Many have minimum balance requirements and excessive fees. To figure out if these accounts are right for you, it’s important to understand both the downsides and the benefits of the best money market accounts and how they fit into your financial goals. 


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