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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First Bankers Trust Company, N.A. (the “Company”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of First Bankers Trustshares, Inc., announced that Jana Hattey has joined the Company as Treasury Management Banker VP. 

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First Bankers Trustshares, Inc. (“The Company”) announced on October 3, 2022 that Melinda Boyer has been appointed Board Secretary of The Company and First Bankers Trust Company, N.A. ("First Bankers"), a wholly-owned subsidiary of The Company.

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Simply showing them your own basic budgeting strategies, leading by example, and encouraging good saving and spending habits along the way, can make a major difference in their long-term financial outlook. In this post we’ll highlight some of these simple practices you can do with your children of any age to give them a solid financial foundation to help them prosper for years to come!

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First Bankers Trust Company, N.A. (the “Company”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of First Bankers Trustshares, Inc., announced the launch of MHC Funding – a division of the Company specializing in the financing of mobile home communities.

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If you aren't familiar with Digital Banking, you may be surprised to learn of all the features that are available to you online. This article you will provide you with everything you need to know to understand how to use digital banking, what the benefits are, and how to start integrating it into your financial routine.

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First Bankers Trust Company, N.A. (the “Company”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of First Bankers Trustshares, Inc., announced the promotion of Nikki Cain to Senior Vice President, Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) and Melinda Boyer to Senior Vice President, Human Resources; both Cain and Boyer will serve as executive officers of the Company.  

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