Money Market Products
6 articlesVisitors can use the page to follow direct deposit, cash management accounts and bank safety, review examples and see how account fees, checking accounts and savings accounts changes the way a product, rule, account or market signal should be interpreted.
Ultra-Short Bond ETFs Challenge the Case for Holding Cash
Money market yields are falling as the Fed cuts rates, but ultra-short bond ETFs are attracting billions in new inflows. Investors now face a trade-off between lower cash returns and the risks of short-term bond funds
Investors Flock to Money Market Funds as Doubts Grow Over Trump-Era Stock Rally
U.S. money market fund assets soared to a record $8.29 trillion in Q1 2026, even as stocks posted strong returns, highlighting investor caution about high valuations, AI-driven gains, and policy uncertainty
Where Your Cash Can Earn More Than Inflation
With inflation at 3.5%, dozens of federally insured accounts now pay 4% to 5% APY, letting savers outpace rising prices and earn hundreds in interest on short-term balances-if they choose the right product
How Americans' Bank Balances Stack Up by Age and Household Type
Federal Reserve data shows the typical U.S. household holds $8,000 in bank accounts, but balances differ sharply by age, relationship status, and education-raising questions about financial security and savings strategies
How Top Cash Rates Can Boost Your Savings Amid High Inflation
With inflation above 4%, choosing the right savings account or CD can mean hundreds of extra dollars in interest. See how today's leading cash rates compare and what your money could earn over six months
How Much Interest $1,000 Earns in a Money Market Account Now
Money market accounts are offering rates near 4%, far outpacing traditional savings accounts. See how much interest a $1,000 deposit could generate in just a few months—and what risks and trade-offs savers should weigh before moving cash