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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.

Ag Banking for Your Farming Needs

Ag Banking for Your Farming Needs

Farming and ranching is BIG business in the Midwest. This means farming operations need to run efficiently in order for owners to make a profit. With proper financial management,  a farm  can be taken to the next level by supplying it with the right resources for...

A Pre-Approved Vehicle Loan Gives Shoppers 3 Advantages

A Pre-Approved Vehicle Loan Gives Shoppers 3 Advantages

Getting into the right financing is just about as important as getting into the right vehicle. Before you get too serious about taking any test drives, you should strongly consider getting pre-approved so you have some bargaining power once you're at the dealership....

Achieve Your 2020 Savings Goals

Achieve Your 2020 Savings Goals

You no doubt have lots of goals to accomplish in 2020. It's not uncommon to make and break resolutions. But one resolution you should stick to every year is saving more money. American Bank & Trust has some advice to help you achieve your 2020 savings goals....

Recap of 2019 Best Blog Posts

Recap of 2019 Best Blog Posts

As 2019 comes to a close, let's take a peak back at your favorite blog posts from this year. We post blog posts on a regular basis to provide educational resources and updates right from our experts here at American Bank & Trust.   Cheers to Our Top 5 Blog Posts...

How to Choose Between a CD or Money Market Account

How to Choose Between a CD or Money Market Account

Are you trying to decide between a certificate of deposit (CD) and a money market account (MMA)?  The short answer is that you’ll usually earn more from a CD account. However, the CD will require you to lock your money up for the entire term until the maturity date is...

Giving Thanks to You

Giving Thanks to You

At American Bank & Trust, we’re invested in sharing our gratitude to our loyal customers. Thank you for trusting us with your finances and for banking locally. To celebrate your belief in us as your banking resource, we have something special for you! Get your...

What to Do if You Lose Your Debit Card

What to Do if You Lose Your Debit Card

That moment when you look into your wallet and see an empty fold where your debit or credit card use to be can be extremely anxiety-inducing. But it doesn’t need to be. Accidents happen. American Bank & Trust has your back. If you’re experiencing a lost debit or...

A Guide to Our Trust Services

A Guide to Our Trust Services

At their beginning in the 14th century, trusts were used to to defeat the rigid rules of passing on property and the taxes imposed. As the nature of wealth has changed, so has the nature of trusts. Today, trusts are flexible tools for managing financial assets, such...

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