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What is the Fed Funds Rate?

Have you ever wondered what the Fed fund rate is and why the Fed fund rate should be important to you? This article on the Federal Reserve will help you find the answer.

What are Money Market Accounts

Money market accounts are essentially mutual funds that attempt to keep a steady share price of $1. Money market accounts are offered by banks and brokerages and can be used to store excess cash between investments.

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