Inspiration from the Most Creative People in Banking
How far can our bank take you? Just use your imagination. Our blog is where we share our insights, ideas, and advice on how real life integrates with financial life. Your dreams can’t fit in a bank vault. Think boldly and read a few articles below for some extra inspiration.
American Bank & Trust Puts the Community in Community Banking
Bauerfinancial, Inc., the Nation’s Premier Bank Rating Firm, congratulates American Bank & Trust, Wessington Springs, South Dakota on its 61st consecutive 5-Star Rating.
The Keys to Retiring Early: Learn the Way of the Squirrel
Those of us in our prime earning years have had it rough: A housing-market crash, a Great Recession, a historic pandemic. Retirement—period—might strike you as a laughable fantasy at this point. But what if we told you that not only could you retire…but you could pull...
Digital Treasury Services: Modernizing Your Business
With the right approach and experience, digital banking services can do wonders for a business to achieve their full potential. This is where Tom Verhey, the VP of Treasury Services at American Bank & Trust, shines. Tom is a natural customer advocate lending his...
Where Did That Art Come From?
It’s only been a few weeks since we introduced our new American Bank & Trust brand, but interest has been high in the vibrant art that is at the center of our visual system. A lot of people have asked, how did we choose this approach to telling our story — and who...
Remodeling Trends for 2021
Until recently, we’ve been stuck inside our homes more than usual — a change of scenery could do us good. It seems like the perfect occasion to change up the scenery at our homes. It’s remodel season. Not only does remodeling give you a chance to add updates that...
Inspired Banking: How AB&T Found Its True Self
The Story Behind American Bank & Trust's New Brand - They say the journey of a thousand miles starts with a single step. This month, American Bank & Trust finished an epic journey that spanned more than a year and a half and led to a breathtaking...
New Home Construction on the Rise
It seems like a contradiction. South Dakota is full of land, and yet, people can’t find enough houses to fill the need. But the problem isn’t space, per se. The problem is inventory. With historically low-interest rates and a shortage of home inventory, a...
Tips and Tricks to Make Your Move Simple
The question no one ever asks about that new house: you’ve closed the deal, but are you really ready to move? A change of scenery for you and your family can be exciting, but there’s a lot that goes into moving. Whether you’re a first timer or a repeat homebuyer, no...
AB&T Invests in Future Leaders
In a continuing effort to support our best and brightest students, American Bank & Trust is providing scholarships to 22 graduating high school seniors from eastern South Dakota. This year’s recipients of the $500 scholarships are: Derick Siemonsma, Huron Julia...
