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...
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...
5 Ways to Build Home Equity
Equity is one of the best byproducts of owning your own house. The value of most homes tend to appreciate instead of depreciate, which is extremely beneficial when it comes to selling your home. It’s time to grab a hammer (or at least a notepad), because we’re sharing...
5 Things I Wish I Knew Before Buying My First Home
Everyone is sure to have a lot of questions they want answered before purchasing a house. But for those who are first-time home buyers, they might not know what questions to ask. A house is so much more than four walls and a roof over your head. It’s a dream, a place...
AB&T Commits to Growth with the Opening of Third Sioux Falls Branch
We have opened a third location in Sioux Falls. It's at the corner of South Minnesota Avenue and 77th Street, in the rapidly growing business district around 85th Street in southern Sioux Falls. This site will be recognized as the Grand Prairie location. The new...
Home School Financial Education
Across the world, schools are closed, and millions of children are forced to conduct school from home. Because of this, parents are being put into an unexpected position… the new teacher. This new role may make it may seem like there is a lot to do with little time....
Transferring Family Business to Next Generation
Keeping a business running in the family builds a lasting legacy. As the company moves from one generation of leadership to another, having a solid development plan for key roles while transferring the family business is a must. Succession planning supports the new...
