Back in my early twenties, right after landing my first real job, I remember staring at my paycheck wondering where to stash the extra cash without tying it up forever. The stock market seemed too wild, like betting on a horse race, so I turned to a money market account at my bank. It wasn’t flashy, but it earned a bit of interest while keeping my money ready for that surprise car repair. That’s the beauty of the money market – it’s the financial world’s quick-stop shop for short-term needs, where safety and accessibility reign supreme. In this deep dive,…