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You comprise a significant portion of Montana’s business loan portfolio. As a business bank serving our local community, Bank of Montana specializes in helping small businesses grow. One of the ways we can do this is by utilizing the Small … Continued

Let’s face it – most of us do not think about our credit score on a daily basis. Generally this is fine, but on the day that you start shopping for a new home mortgage, business financing, or even an … Continued

If you are baffled by the gift tax you are not alone. The gift tax is often confusing because there are two types of exclusions: the annual exclusion and the lifetime exclusion. Each year a person can give any number … Continued

Bonus Depreciation available for new aircraft purchased in 2013. A bill passed by Congress on January 2, 2013 to address the “fiscal cliff” includes language that new aircraft , as well as new equipment purchased and installed in used aircraft, … Continued

We all want to maximize the effect our charitable giving has on the organizations we choose and it is easy for us to believe every dollar we donate is used to do the “MOST” good. Unfortunately, if you are not … Continued

Your Will and Estate Planning Prepare a will for yourself!  An estimated 70% of Americans die without a will. That means a judge will distribute their estate and choose who will care for any minor children. Chances are the judge … Continued

Although healthcare providers obtain your blood type when needed, it is helpful for all people to know their own blood type.  This could be helpful in the event you are a match and can donate blood for a friend or … Continued

The fiscal cliff discussions will likely impact the economy for the next few months unless a compromise comes quickly. Thus, with the next few months causing a roller coaster effect on the economy and interest rates it is hard to … Continued

It’s the time of year where the holiday spirit arrives and we pause for a moment to give thanks for what we have.  Then as we turn on the TV or listen to the radio, we hear about the many … Continued