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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.

4 Perks of Our NEW Debit Card Rewards Program

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

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

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...

Home School Financial Education

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....

5 Ways to Teach Your Kids About Money

5 Ways to Teach Your Kids About Money

When it comes to teaching kids about saving money, you can never start too early. Parents can put kids on a good financial path by following these simple tips from American Bank & Trust. Whitney McDonald, Personal Banker for American Bank & Trust says,...

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...