But have you ever wondered why these particular indexes dominate financial discussions, shaping investor sentiment and often serving as shorthand for the entire U.S. stock market? These three ...

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Money Market Accounts (MMAs) are a financial product that strikes a balance between the accessibility of a traditional savings account and the earning potential of a certificate of deposit (CD).