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| September 26, 2025 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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	The ABA recently announced that six banks had received 2025 ABA Brand Slam awards, which recognize elite bank marketing strategies. The awards were announced during the ABA Bank Marketing Conference in New Orleans. A volunteer panel of 75 Certified Financial Marketing Professional-credentialed experts judged the concept, strategy, creativity, execution and impact of entries in six different categories. 
	
	
 
  
  
	A recent survey from U.S. Bank found that while many Americans continue to make responsible financial choices — budgeting (68%), reducing leisure spending (64%) and creating financial plans (57%) — most Americans feel a lack of control over many important life decisions due to economic forces beyond their control. 
	
	
 
  
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