Debt-Ceiling Deal’s Economic Drag Will Be Small
New federal-debt law will do little to roll back government spending and have only a small impact on U.S. GDP growth.
Elder Abuse Affects 1 in 10 Older Adults
Learn the Signs on June 15, World Elder Abuse Awareness Day #WEAAD
How Will You Pay for the Long-term Care You’re Likely to Need?
Plan early to thrive, not just survive, in your golden years.
Community Banks Are the Backbone of the Economy. The Little Guys Are Under Pressure.
AMG’s Chairman, Earl Wright, was recently asked to write about the importance of community banks for Barron’s.
Stock Buybacks—Good, Bad or Ugly?
Stock buybacks are just one tool on a workbench that CEOs can use to boost a company’s long-term value, but Sen. Elizabeth Warren and others see them as market-manipulation weapons.
AMG Named Top-Performing Bank by Independent Banker Magazine 2022
Independent Banker magazine, the award-winning monthly publication of the Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA), once again recognized AMG National Trust (AMG) as one of the top-performing community banks for 2022 in the $300 million to $1 billion category. Community banks are vital organizations to local communities. They support their local economies, take the time to truly know…
Banking Crisis Has Little To Do With Community Banks
The U.S. government’s desire to extinguish the banking crisis might challenge smaller institutions with new regulations, fees and oversight requirements.
OPEC+ Retakes the Wheel
Surprise oil-production cuts tell investors that Saudi Arabian-led OPEC+ intends to remain in control of oil prices despite global inflation concerns.
Don’t Throw Deep, Ground and Pound
The S&P 500 shows signs of life, but prudent investors will play it safe and stick with bonds and stocks with conservative characteristics for the time being.
What the Bank Failures Mean to Your Nest Egg
The bank failures had everyone on edge, and going forward lenders and borrowers probably will be a little more cautious in how they do business.