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.
Metamorphosis into Retirement
Retirement is an emotional transition as well as a financial transformation, a declaration of financial independence. After he retired at age 69, Washington Post financial columnist Stan Hinden wrote an occasional column for the paper called “Retirement Journal,” in...
Must Have Features to Have in Your Next Car
Buying a newer vehicle model doesn’t mean you’re only receiving better reliability and peace of mind; it also means you’re getting the latest technology. Automotive technology is improving at a fast rate, and these days, new vehicles have features that seem straight...
DIY Projects to Tackle This Spring
The cold and snow of winter is hopefully in our rear-view mirror. Temps are rising, the birds are singing and the leaves on trees are awakening. Spring is the perfect time to take a good look around at your home and make a list of things that need freshening up. ...
Betting on Watertown
This past year South Dakota has been resilient and strong in the face of adversity. We’ve weathered multiple storms and continue to become stronger because of it. Watertown is no exception. It has represented the state well and continues to stay economically strong...
Eight SD Schools Receive Over $21,500 from American Bank & Trust
This time of year brings about a special excitement within our bank. Each Spring for the past 9 years American Bank & Trust has made donations to schools through our Spirit Card program. This program promotes school pride and generates much needed income for...
New Watertown Bank Offers Hometown Feeling
Although American Bank & Trust is new to Watertown, the people inside promise to help customers feel right at home. Located at 1600 Fourth St. N.E. in what was once an Aflac insurance office along U.S. Highway 81, the bank, which opened Jan. 11, features familiar...
Purchasing a Camper? We’ve Got 5 Pieces of Important Advice
Life on the road is a life well spent, and a camper may be your ticket to adventure. Campers allow you to take hold of your vacation, as well as save money in the process. But before you buy, there are a few things you should know about this sort of recreational...
IRAs: Traditional or Roth?
IRAs have wonderful tax advantages. The traditional IRA offers the possibility of a tax deduction (depending upon one’s income and tax filing status) and full deferral of taxes on investment earnings until withdrawal. The Roth IRA does not give rise to a deduction,...
Should I Refinance My Mortgage Now? Tips to Help You Decide.
Mortgage rates are still around record lows. Will they stay this way much longer? No one knows, but we do know this environment should motivate you to at least investigate the thought of refinancing. We have a few helpful questions you can ask yourself to determine...
