Money Market account worth it?
Do y’all trust Ally Bank? I’m looking to build my Emergency Fund in their money market account. Is there a better suggestion?
Ally: Money Market vs Savings
Ally Money Market Account - What's the catch?
What's a good rate for a money market account?
Money market accounts have variable interest rates, which means they can fluctuate. Currently, however, competitive MMA rates fluctuate around 4.0% to 4.25% APY.
If you want to increase your chances of a greater return, you can move your money into the market.
How much do you need to open a money market account?
Minimum deposit and balance requirements vary by institution. Some have no minimums, while others require account balances of $100, $1,000, $5,000 or far more to secure better rates and avoid monthly fees.
Do you pay taxes on money market accounts?
As with other savings accounts, you generally have to pay federal income tax (and sometimes state and local tax) on the interest you earn with a money market account.
I’m wondering if there’s any downsides to the ally Money Market account since it sounds too good to be true. I saw there’s unlimited atm withdrawals but 10 transaction limit on transfers, so am I able to use the debit card normally or do purchases(online and in person) count toward the 10 transaction limit?