A fuller guide to this term is on the way. In the meantime, the related terms below explain the ideas around it.
Related MoneyPedia terms
- Savings AccountA bank account meant for storing money you don't need right away, usually paying a small amount of interest on the balance.
- APY (Annual Percentage Yield)The real yearly return on a deposit, including the effect of compounding, which makes it the fairest way to compare account rates.
- InterestThe money a bank pays you for keeping deposits, or the money you pay a lender for borrowing, calculated as a percentage of the balance.
- Online BankA bank that operates entirely over the internet without physical branches, often passing lower costs on as higher rates and fewer fees.
- Money Market AccountA deposit account that blends savings and checking features, often paying higher interest while allowing a limited number of checks or transfers.
- Emergency FundCash set aside for life's surprises, so a bad week doesn't turn into debt.
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