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.
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...
How to Rethink Business During a Pandemic
Change is the only constant in life, and the past year has certainly taught us that. Almost everything from everyday life has changed as we know it, and businesses in particular have closed at a high rate since the beginning of the pandemic. Since local businesses are...
4 Perks of Our NEW Debit Card Rewards Program
American Bank & Trust is excited to announce a new way to earn rewards just by using your American Bank & Trust Visa Debit Card. Introducing Relationship Rewards, powered by uChoose Rewards®! Four Benefits For You If you’re already using a debit card to pay...
Four New Spirit Cards Now Available
We’re excited to announce that four new schools are joining our Spirit Card program. They are the Iroquois Chiefs, Corsica-Stickney Jaguars, James Valley Christian Vikings and the Howard Tigers. We can’t wait for fans in those communities to get a new Spirit Cards and...
