Does shopping local really matter? In a word, Yes!

Does shopping local really matter? In a word, Yes!

Shop local and support small businesses. We hear the cries frequently and are likely to support them… in theory. It’s just that clicking a mouse is so much quicker, and those big box stores offer bells and whistles aplenty. After all, who doesn’t like to stay in your...
Year-End Tax Planning and Changes That Affect You

Year-End Tax Planning and Changes That Affect You

It’s a whole new ball game this year when it comes to how you pay taxes. The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act enacted in December 2017 is going to change tax planning for many, many taxpayers this year. You may be one of them. American Bank & Trust thinks it’s important you...