So, you've decided to get serious about savings this year. (Bravo!)
But do you know where it makes the most sense to put your money?
Interest rates have been climbing lately, and money market accounts and Certificate of Deposit (CD) accounts are giving traditional savings accounts, well, a run for their money.
But first, the basics: CD accounts are time deposits that have a fixed interest rate, fixed term and fixed maturity date when money can be withdrawn. A money market account is an interest-bearing account that typically earns a better rate than traditional savings accounts. Money market accounts follow Regulation D rules for monthly withdrawals (up to six per month are allowed) and may come with checks or a debit card.
Understanding the ins and outs of each account type and how it relates to where you are in life — whether starting your first job or heading into retirement — will help you maximize what you sock away.