Community Reinvestment
We believe in giving back to the community we live in, work and most important, love. One of the ways in which our employees give, is through our Blue Jeans Friday Program, where they pay to wear jeans to work on casual dress Fridays. In 2017,...
8 Facts About Applying for a Mortgage Loan in 2018
Whether you’re seeking your first home or refinancing your existing mortgage loan, the tax landscape for 2018 will bring some changes for homeowners that should give them pause. Despite the passage of a new tax bill late last year, mortgage applications rose sharply...
Scouting Around for the Right Bank Account
Have you heard the adage, “There ain’t no such thing as a free lunch?” The “free lunch” in the saying refers to the nineteenth-century practice in American bars of offering a “free lunch” in order to entice drinking customers. Those customers ended up paying a lot for...
Success Story, The Risings
We are the right financial partner for Dr. Dustin Rising, and his wife, Dr. Rachel Rising. The Risings are owners of a few successful Bozeman businesses, and proud parents to their three children. The Risings provide exceptional chiropractic services at Gallatin...
8 Tips to Achieve Better Spending Habits and Save More Each Time
Sometimes the hardest thing about saving money is simply getting started. Especially when you’re young and have extra cash for the first time in your life, spending money can be an exhilarating activity. However, what most people don’t realize is that establishing -...
Determine What Type of Savings Account is Right for You
Saving money can be difficult - especially if you’re in school or just starting your career. Keeping a small nest egg in case of an emergency car repair, unexpected bills, or planning for a large, future purchase is a wise financial strategy. But getting started with...
How to Guard Against Identity Theft Without Relying on a Third-Party Tool
In light of the many high-profile security breaches at Equifax, Deep Root Analytics, and Yahoo over the last couple of years, it’s more important than ever to ensure your private information is kept as secure as possible. The unfortunate nature of these cybersecurity...
Feds Raise Rates: Growth Forecasted
As predicted, the Fed raised rates 25 bps to 1.25%. Bank of Bozeman increased some of our rates for deposits. The prime rate increased correspondingly to 4.25%, but long-term mortgage rates are at some of their lowest levels all year. So we have good news for...
Is the Stock Market Volatility Giving You Indigestion?
If you’ve been losing sleep over the past month's stock market volatility as you watch your stock portfolio gyrate, perhaps it is time to consider taking some of those funds and investing in your local community bank. Your savings are Federal Deposit Insurance...