#certificates-of-deposit
Certificates Of Deposit
Track CDs, maturity dates, and interest earnings
Where to Park Idle Business Cash in 2026: High-Yield Savings, CDs, and Sweep Accounts
As of mid-2026, competitive business savings accounts pay roughly 3.5%–3.75% APY while the national average sits near 0.4% — a $150,000 idle balance in a 0.01% checking account forgoes about $5,000 a year. A timeline-based framework for placing tax reserves, operating buffers, and balances above the $250,000 FDIC limit into high-yield savings, CD ladders, ICS/CDARS sweep programs, and Treasury money market funds.
Types of Bank Accounts for Small Businesses: A Complete Guide
A practical breakdown of the 6 types of business bank accounts — checking, savings, money market, CDs, merchant, and trust — with a stage-by-stage framework for structuring your banking as your small business grows.
CD vs. Savings Account for Small-Business Cash (with Beancount examples)
Understand the key differences between high-yield savings accounts and certificates of deposit for your small business cash reserves. Learn how to effectively manage your funds with practical Beancount examples.