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Earn a 5.37% yield1 with a Treasury account

With a competitive yield and no state or local taxes on earned interest, the Atomic Treasury account can offer a smarter way to save. As a NerdWallet+ member, you get exclusive access.

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What sets this Treasury investment account apart
THE ATOMIC TREASURY INVESTMENT ACCOUNT4 HIGH YIELD SAVINGS ACCOUNT REGULAR SAVINGS ACCOUNT
YIELD* T-Bills tend to offer higher yields than high-yield savings accounts. Yields are fixed for each T-Bill held in your account. Yields are typically lower than a Treasury investment account and can fluctuate at any time, and payment of interest is not guaranteed. Yields are a fraction of what a high-yield account or Treasury investment account may offer, and payment of interest is not guaranteed.
TAXES** Earned interest is exempt from state and local taxes, so you can keep more of your money. Earned interest is subject to state and local taxes, which can be hefty in areas with high tax burdens. Earned interest is subject to state and local taxes, which can be hefty in areas with high tax burdens.
SECURITY Protected by SIPC but not insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation. Insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation up to maximum limits allowed by law. Insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation up to maximum limits allowed by law.

*This is the money you are paid from investing in T-Bills or keeping your money in savings accounts.

**Earned interest generated from these accounts is typically taxed—just like your paycheck. Federal tax is due each year on earned interest.

How the Atomic Treasury account works

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Open your account
Deposit money into your Atomic Treasury account, and all of the work is done for you — including purchasing Treasury Bills, holding them to maturity, and re-investing in new T-Bills of the same term.2

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Watch your investment grow
Take advantage of a higher yield without having to pay state or local income taxes on earned interest.

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THE ATOMIC TREASURY INVESTMENT ACCOUNT4 HIGH YIELD SAVINGS ACCOUNT REGULAR SAVINGS ACCOUNT
YIELD* T-Bills tend to offer higher yields than high-yield savings accounts. Yields are fixed for each T-Bill held in your account. Yields are typically lower than a Treasury investment account and can fluctuate at any time, and payment of interest is not guaranteed. Yields are a fraction of what a high-yield account or Treasury investment account may offer, and payment of interest is not guaranteed.
TAXES** Earned interest is exempt from state and local taxes, so you can keep more of your money. Earned interest is subject to state and local taxes, which can be hefty in areas with high tax burdens. Earned interest is subject to state and local taxes, which can be hefty in areas with high tax burdens.
SECURITY Protected by SIPC but not insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation. Insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation up to maximum limits allowed by law. Insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation up to maximum limits allowed by law.

*This is the money you are paid from investing in T-Bills or keeping your money in savings accounts.

**Earned interest generated from these accounts is typically taxed—just like your paycheck. Federal tax is due each year on earned interest.

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You can take money out of your Atomic Treasury account at any time, but to capture the full yield, you’ll need to allow your T-Bills to mature — this generally takes 4 weeks from the date of investment.
All about Treasury Bills
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What are they?
T-Bills are short-term debt securities issued by the U.S. Government. They’re sold in increments of $100 and mature in less than a year.
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How do I earn money?
Once you’ve deposited money into your Atomic Treasury account, T-Bills are purchased for you at a discount and are held to maturity (unless you withdraw money early). Your earnings and principal are automatically reinvested into new T-Bills of the same term.
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Why trust them?
Because T-Bills are backed by the full faith and credit of the U.S. Government, they’re nearly risk-free if held for the entire term.
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What returns could I get?
It varies, but for example — a $1,000 T-Bill may cost $995.82 to purchase, generating an income of $4.18 over a 4-week period. This equates to 5.37% annualized yield.1
THE ATOMIC TREASURY INVESTMENT ACCOUNT4 HIGH YIELD SAVINGS ACCOUNT REGULAR SAVINGS ACCOUNT
YIELD* T-Bills tend to offer higher yields than high-yield savings accounts. Yields are fixed for each T-Bill held in your account. Yields are typically lower than a Treasury investment account and can fluctuate at any time, and payment of interest is not guaranteed. Yields are a fraction of what a high-yield account or Treasury investment account may offer, and payment of interest is not guaranteed.
TAXES** Earned interest is exempt from state and local taxes, so you can keep more of your money. Earned interest is subject to state and local taxes, which can be hefty in areas with high tax burdens. Earned interest is subject to state and local taxes, which can be hefty in areas with high tax burdens.
SECURITY Protected by SIPC but not insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation. Insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation up to maximum limits allowed by law. Insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation up to maximum limits allowed by law.

*This is the money you are paid from investing in T-Bills or keeping your money in savings accounts.

**Earned interest generated from these accounts is typically taxed—just like your paycheck. Federal tax is due each year on earned interest.

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5Yields may vary based on dates of issuance and maturity. Yield is an annualized [N]-week T-Bill rate when held to maturity as of [xx/xx/xx] [date must be within the last 7 days]. The rate shown is subject to price fluctuation and is net of fees. T-Bills are purchased at a discount to par (par = $1,000), with the price being subject to market fluctuation. The amount of T-Bills available at a particular yield will depend upon the sellers’ offer size; any remaining cash balance after the purchase may not earn the same yield. In general the bond market is volatile, and fixed income securities carry interest rate risk. Fixed income securities are subject to increased loss of principal during periods of rising interest rates. Fixed income securities also carry other risks, including inflation risk, liquidity risk, call risk, and credit and default risks for both issuers and counterparties. Income earned on Treasuries is exempt from state and local taxes, but taxable by the federal government.
THE ATOMIC TREASURY INVESTMENT ACCOUNT4 HIGH YIELD SAVINGS ACCOUNT REGULAR SAVINGS ACCOUNT
YIELD* T-Bills tend to offer higher yields than high-yield savings accounts. Yields are fixed for each T-Bill held in your account. Yields are typically lower than a Treasury investment account and can fluctuate at any time, and payment of interest is not guaranteed. Yields are a fraction of what a high-yield account or Treasury investment account may offer, and payment of interest is not guaranteed.
TAXES** Earned interest is exempt from state and local taxes, so you can keep more of your money. Earned interest is subject to state and local taxes, which can be hefty in areas with high tax burdens. Earned interest is subject to state and local taxes, which can be hefty in areas with high tax burdens.
SECURITY Protected by SIPC but not insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation. Insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation up to maximum limits allowed by law. Insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation up to maximum limits allowed by law.

*This is the money you are paid from investing in T-Bills or keeping your money in savings accounts.

**Earned interest generated from these accounts is typically taxed—just like your paycheck. Federal tax is due each year on earned interest.

What sets this Treasury investment account apart
YIELD*
TAXES
SECURITY

THE ATOMIC TREASURY INVESTMENT ACCOUNT3



T-Bills tend to offer higher yields than high-yield savings accounts. Yields are fixed for each T-Bill held in your account.


Earned interest is exempt from state and local taxes, so you can keep more of your money


Protected by SIPC but not insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation2
HIGH-YIELD SAVINGS ACCOUNT


Yields are typically lower than a Treasury investment account and can fluctuate at any time, and payment of interest is not guaranteed


Earned interest is subject to state and local taxes, which can be hefty in areas with high tax burdens


Insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation up to maximum limits allowed by law

REGULAR SAVINGS ACCOUNT3


Yields are a fraction of what a high-yield account or Treasury investment account may offer, and payment of interest is not guaranteed
Earned interest is subject to state and local taxes, which can be hefty in areas with high tax burdens
Insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation up to maximum limits allowed by law
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Once you’ve deposited money into your Atomic Treasury account, T-Bills are purchased for you at a discount and are held to maturity (unless you withdraw money early). Your earnings and principal are automatically reinvested into new T-Bills of the same term.

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