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.
Estate Planning and Second Marriages
According to a study from the Pew Research Center, about 40% of new marriages include one person who has previously been married. In some 20% of weddings, both partners have been married before. This has led to an increase in the number of “blended families,” with...
Frequently Asked Questions on the Kiddie Tax
The “kiddie tax” is a term used to refer to the Tax on a Child’s Investment and Other Unearned Income. American Bank & Trust compiled answers to frequently asked questions on recent updates made to this child tax. What is the kiddie tax?The kiddie tax is a special...
Building a New Home? Tips and Trends from Local Interior Designer
The American Bank & Trust mortgage team has helped a lot of people through the new construction process. With any mortgage lending process, the timing and considerations vary. And that’s why you need a mortgage expert. Customers come to American Bank & Trust...
Updates Coming Soon to Business Online Banking
We are excited to announce that coming in mid-July, our Business Online Banking platform is getting upgraded look, feel and functionality. Here are a few highlights you should know - The navigation will be restructured, giving users improved usability and better...
The Benefits of ACH Manager and Automating Your Banking
Being in business has both rewards and stresses. But your business banking should never be one of the stresses. American Bank & Trust’s online cash management service called Business Solutions +PLUS offers a whole host of useful tools. Each one is designed to help...
Personal Debt Management: 4 Things You Need to Know
Debt. No one wants it, but most people have some. Poor debt management can drag you down financially and emotionally and feel like a big obstacle, hovering like a black cloud over your life. Debt doesn’t have to be all doom and gloom, though. It can be effectively...
American Bank & Trust Invests in Future Leaders
In a continuing effort to retain our best and brightest students, American Bank & Trust and the South Dakota Bankers Foundation are providing scholarships to 15 graduating high school seniors from eastern South Dakota. This year’s recipients of the $500...
Frequently Asked Questions from Home Buyers
In most cases, a home is the biggest purchase of a person’s life. So, it’s always good to ask questions. American Bank & Trust has worked with buyers and realtors alike on the process.And we invited Kate Patrick of 605 Real Estate to share her experience and...
Tips on the Best Time to Buy a Home
For every person that’s ever bought a home, there are another ten people that tell you how or when you should do it. There is no perfect answer on when, but American Bank & Trust mortgage bankers study the housing market. So we can help you with a few insights on...
