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The Money Market Calculator calculates the future balance of an investment with monthly compounding interest. It helps investors understand how their money grows over time in money market accounts or other monthly compounding investments.
The calculator uses the compound interest formula:
Where:
Explanation: The formula calculates how much your initial investment grows when interest is compounded monthly over a specified period.
Details: Understanding compound interest is crucial for financial planning, investment decisions, and retirement savings. Monthly compounding can significantly increase returns compared to simple interest.
Tips: Enter the principal amount in dollars, annual interest rate as a percentage (e.g., 5 for 5%), and time in years. All values must be positive numbers.
Q1: What is monthly compounding?
A: Monthly compounding means interest is calculated and added to the principal balance each month, allowing you to earn interest on previously earned interest.
Q2: How does compounding frequency affect returns?
A: More frequent compounding (monthly vs. annually) results in higher returns because interest is calculated more often on the growing balance.
Q3: Are money market accounts FDIC insured?
A: Most money market accounts offered by banks are FDIC insured up to $250,000 per depositor, per institution.
Q4: What's the difference between money market and savings accounts?
A: Money market accounts typically offer higher interest rates than regular savings accounts but may have higher minimum balance requirements and limited transactions.
Q5: Can I withdraw money from a money market account?
A: Yes, but money market accounts may have limitations on the number of withdrawals per month and may require maintaining a minimum balance.