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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

  There are so many interesting things to discover online, but there are also times when the Internet can be a bit frightening.  Same as in the outside world, it’s important to keep yourself safe and secure. Whether you’re a … Continued

The weeks tip involve “Things you Need to Know about YOU”                                           Know Your Credit Score and What it Means: When applying for credit, lenders will check your credit score to see how good it is. But what exactly is a … Continued

Individuals (who have paid into Social Security) above the age of 25 will automatically receive a Social Security statement in the mail from the Social Security Administration (SSA) each year. At any time, you can also request to have this … Continued

Let’s talk about getting a home appraisal on your house. Most home appraisals are done before refinancing or purchasing a home. Some are done for equity splits or insurance reasons as well. The first question that most people ask us … Continued

Getting a home loan is much trickier than it used to be.  Bank of Montana offers several smart moves to make sure the process goes smoothly.  Here are some tips from Kim Shappee related to shopping for your home loan. … Continued

Today’s calendar includes important reports on July home prices from CaseShiller and September consumer confidence from the Conference Board. From Vining Sparks: Home prices are expected to rise 0.75% MoM and confidence is expected to jump 2.5 points after the … Continued