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07/25/2023
Important Announcement for Our Customers
To Our Valued American National Customers, American National Bank and Trust Company and Atlantic Union Bank are two of the best banks based in Virginia, with a combined history of over 225 years of serving our customers and communities. Today we announced our agreement to come together as one. Why? Because when it comes to serving … Continued
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06/15/2023
Five Reasons to Review your Estate Plan
Your estate plan is a vital tool that ensures your wishes are honored and your loved ones are taken care of when you’re no longer able to do so. It’s generally advisable to review it every three to five years. However, life is full of changes and unexpected events. Changes in relationships, financial circumstances as … Continued
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06/08/2023
How Ransomware Can Affect Your Small Business
As a small, community-oriented business, fraud prevention and cybersecurity may not be at the forefront of your daily concerns. Unfortunately, this line of thinking may have made smaller companies increasingly susceptible to cybercrime. In fact, small businesses are now at the receiving end of 82% of ransomware attacks. In this post, we’ll offer a basic … Continued
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05/18/2023
What is Compounding Interest?
Compound interest is one of those things that can either work in your favor (as with saving and investing) or hurt you (as with credit card debt and student loans). In this article, we’ll explain what compound interest is and how you can take advantage of it to grow your savings. What is compound … Continued
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05/05/2023
Industry Update from your Community Bank
May 5, 2023 To Customers of American National, As a community bank CEO, my commitment has always been to regularly communicate with our customers, employees, and shareholders. They are the groups that make up our three-legged stool, all equally important to our success. I feel it is necessary to give you an update in light … Continued
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05/04/2023
How to Use Your Credit Card Strategically
Whether you’re ready to get your first credit card, or have had problems managing credit cards in the past, this article will explain how to best use your credit card(s) to reap benefits, avoid high fees, and improve your credit score. Used strategically, a credit card can be a convenient financial tool that also helps … Continued
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