Finding Good Money Market Funds Or the Best CD Rates

October 25, 2009 · Posted in CD & Investments · Comments Off 

When it comes to money market accounts and certificates of deposit (CD) type investments, there is not a whole lot of glamour. This may be for good reason, as they are certainly not the sexiest investments available today. However, they do play a very valuable role. Money market accounts and CD’s are for the most conservative of investors. When it comes to CD’s and money market accounts, preservation of capital is paramount. We will take a closer look at the roles these unsexy investments have.

Actually, money market accounts and CD accounts often play rather different roles. Most commonly, money market accounts, or money market funds fill the need for temporary investment. This allows active investors, the ability to utilize the money market accounts as short-term investment tools. Read more

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