Explore HELOCs with First Bankers. Learn how to leverage your home's value, the benefits and risks, and the application process. Start today.

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First Bankers Trust Company, N.A. (First Bankers), a wholly-owned subsidiary of First Bankers Trustshares, Inc., announced strategic changes to its leadership team. Dave Rakers will assume the position of Executive Vice President of Growth Initiatives, while Nathan Frese has accepted the role of Market President for the Adams County, Illinois Market.  

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First Bankers Trust Company, N.A. (First Bankers), West-Central Illinois’ leading community bank, is pleased to announce the addition of a new loan production office (LPO) in St. Charles, Missouri.

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First Bankers Trust Company, N.A. (First Bankers), a wholly-owned subsidiary of First Bankers Trustshares, Inc., announced that Joel Oschwald has joined First Bankers as Market President in Springfield, Illinois.  

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Are you considering switching from paper statements to eStatements? If so, First Bankers has your back! With our simple and secure online banking system, it’s easier than ever to make the switch. Here are three reasons why you should make the switch today:

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IMPORTANT Digital Banking Update Coming 3/14! As we continue to update and improve our digital banking platform, we’re excited to launch real time alerts and notifications on March 14th. ALL digital banking customers will need to go into your account and update your alert settings. Here’s how:​

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Join us in celebrating International Women's Day by recognizing the trailblazing contributions of women. From leading nations to smashing glass ceilings, women continue setting examples and pushing boundaries for the next generation. 

To honor these accomplishments, we’ve compiled a list of eight powerful quotes that capture the strength, courage, and resilience of women everywhere. Let these words motivate and inspire you to continue the fight for gender equality while also applauding each other's achievements.

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Are you looking to make some extra money? Have an idea for a business that could generate some extra cash but don’t know where to start? Consider your options to start a side hustle! Side hustles are different from traditional jobs by allowing individuals to pursue their ideas and projects for extra money on the side of their day job.

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As the leading community bank in West Central Illinois, First Bankers Trust understands small businesses’ crucial economic role in the communities we serve. We created this guide to help small business owners in Quincy and across West Central Illinois figure out which type of business loan is best for different situations, and how to secure the financing you need to grow your business.

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How much of your personal information is stored online? From email to online accounts and social media, much of our personal data now lives online and is vulnerable to hackers. In this article, we’ll explain the most common cybersecurity threats and offer Internet security tips for protecting yourself against hackers.

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