A certificate of deposit, or CD, is a type of savings account that offers a higher interest rate than a regular savings account. A CD is a time deposit, meaning you agree to leave your money in the account for a set amount of time, usually six months or a year.
Money market accounts, or MMAs, are another type of savings account that offer a higher interest rate than regular savings accounts. MMAs are also time deposits, but the term is usually shorter, usually just three or six months.
Both CDs and MMAs are a good way to save money, …