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      What is the difference between a Money Market vs. CD?

      While both are savings accounts that offer the opportunity to earn interest on your deposit, they have important differences. A money market account typically has a variable interest rate, while allowing you to write checks and have regular access to your money. A certificate of deposit, or CD, typically has a fixed rate for a guaranteed term, provided you don’t make any withdrawals of your money during the term—typically, there is a penalty for an early withdrawal of deposited funds.

      For a more in-depth look at the differences, check out our side-by-side Money Market vs CD comparison.