A savings account is a type of deposit account at a bank, credit union or other financial institution that earns interest. Savings accounts are typically used to achieve short-term financial ...

Laurie Sepulveda is a MarketWatch Guides team senior writer who specializes in writing about personal loans, home equity loans, mortgages and banking. She lives in North Carolina and has taught and ...

How many financial accounts do you really need? With the proliferation of online banking and investment apps, it’s almost effortless to pick up a new account and end up with money all over the place — ...

A money market account differs from a money market mutual fund, which is a security and not a deposit account. Money market mutual funds are considered relatively safe investments, but they aren’t ...

When it comes to setting up a retirement fund, the options can be overwhelming. After all, there are several ways to invest your money, including the highly popular Roth individual retirement account ...