Best cash options in North Carolina, ranked after tax and on what matters to you

At a 24% federal bracket, a single filer in North Carolina is typically in the 3.99% state bracket. Treasury bills and Treasury money market funds skip that state tax, which is worth about 0.15 points on a 3.8% yield.

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#AccountScoreStated yieldState-tax-free After-tax yieldTaxable-equiv. Per yearAs of / source
1PibankSavingsHigh-yield savings
Why this score
91
YSLMFE
4.40%APY—3.17%4.40%$792−$42 vs best yield2026-10-21 source
2U.S. Treasury bill52-week (1-year)T-bill
Buy at TreasuryDirect or any brokerage; price can move if sold before maturity.
Why this score
91
YSLMFE
4.39%bond-equiv.100%3.34%4.63%$8342026-11-04 source
3U.S. Treasury bill26-week (6-month)T-bill
Buy at TreasuryDirect or any brokerage; price can move if sold before maturity.
Why this score
89
YSLMFE
4.29%bond-equiv.100%3.26%4.53%$815−$19 vs best yield2026-11-04 source
4EverBankPerformance SavingsHigh-yield savings
Rate quoted for new accounts.
Why this score
87
YSLMFE
4.20%APY—3.02%4.20%$756−$78 vs best yield2026-11-05seen on page source
5U.S. Treasury bill13-week (3-month)T-bill
Buy at TreasuryDirect or any brokerage; price can move if sold before maturity.
Why this score
86
YSLMFE
4.13%bond-equiv.100%3.14%4.36%$785−$49 vs best yield2026-11-04 source
6Newtek BankPersonal High Yield SavingsHigh-yield savings
Why this score
84
YSLMFE
4.20%APY—3.02%4.20%$756−$78 vs best yield2026-11-05seen on page source
7Bread SavingsHigh-Yield SavingsHigh-yield savings
$100 minimum deposit.
Why this score
83
YSLMFE
4.05%APY—2.92%4.05%$729−$105 vs best yield2026-11-05seen on page source
8Vanguard Treasury Money Market FundVUSXXMoney market fund
Not FDIC insured. Yield is net of fund expenses.
Why this score
82
YSLMFE
3.80%7-day SEC100%2.89%4.01%$722−$112 vs best yield2026-09-30latest SEC filing source · tax doc
9U.S. Treasury bill4-weekT-bill
Buy at TreasuryDirect or any brokerage; price can move if sold before maturity.
Why this score
81
YSLMFE
3.91%bond-equiv.100%2.97%4.13%$743−$91 vs best yield2026-11-04 source
10Vanguard Cash Reserves Federal Money Market FundVMRXXMoney market fund
Not FDIC insured. Yield is net of fund expenses.
Why this score
80
YSLMFE
3.80%7-day SEC69.6%2.84%3.95%$710−$124 vs best yield2026-09-30latest SEC filing source · tax doc
11Vio BankOnline SavingsHigh-yield savings
Why this score
80
YSLMFE
4.01%APY—2.89%4.01%$722−$112 vs best yield2026-11-05seen on page source
12Sallie Mae BankHigh-Yield SavingsHigh-yield savings
Why this score
80
YSLMFE
4.00%APY—2.88%4.00%$720−$114 vs best yield2026-11-05seen on page source
13Live Oak BankPersonal SavingsHigh-yield savings
Why this score
80
YSLMFE
4.00%APY—2.88%4.00%$720−$114 vs best yield2026-11-05seen on page source
14Vanguard Federal Money Market FundVMFXXMoney market fund
Not FDIC insured. Yield is net of fund expenses.
Why this score
80
YSLMFE
3.79%7-day SEC66.6%2.83%3.93%$707−$127 vs best yield2026-09-30latest SEC filing source · tax doc
15Schwab U.S. Treasury Money Fund (Investor)SNSXXMoney market fund
Not FDIC insured. Yield is net of fund expenses.
Why this score
77
YSLMFE
3.53%7-day SEC100.0%2.68%3.73%$671−$163 vs best yield2026-09-30latest SEC filing source · tax doc

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Not financial or tax advice. CashRanq is an independent information site that publishes the same general rankings for every reader; scores and presets are not recommendations for you. Rates change often and may depend on balance, eligibility or promotions; money market fund yields are past 7-day yields and are not guaranteed, and funds are not FDIC insured. Tax figures are simplified estimates (marginal rates only; no local taxes, AMT, NIIT, deductions or credits). Always verify the current rate and terms with the provider and consult a tax professional for your situation.