Methodology and data sources
Where every number on this site comes from, how often it updates, and how it is computed.
| Dataset | Official source | Update cadence | Data as of |
|---|---|---|---|
| Treasury auction results | Fiscal Data: Treasury Securities Auctions Data | Every refresh (daily) | 2026-10-22 00:35 CDT |
| Upcoming auctions | Fiscal Data: Upcoming Auctions | Every refresh (daily) | 2026-10-22 00:35 CDT |
| National deposit rates | FDIC National Rates and Rate Caps | Monthly (FDIC publication) | Oct 19, 2026 |
| Dividend changes | SEC EDGAR 8-K filings | Every refresh | 2026-10-22 00:35 CDT |
Page built 2026-10-22 00:35 CDT.
How figures are computed
- Headline T-bill rate: the auction's high investment rate (bond-equivalent yield) as published by the Treasury.
- Change vs prior: difference in basis points from the previous auction of the same term.
- CD and savings rates: the FDIC national average for each product, copied without adjustment.
- Ladder and tax tables: simple published formulas on the figures above, shown with every assumption stated.
What this site does not do
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- Errors are corrected when reported; the linked official source is authoritative.
Corrections: Hello@YieldDocket.com. Raw data: auctions.csv. See also About and the disclaimer.
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