We are excited to announce a new partnership with Level All. Level All’s mission is to provide every family and high school student with the personalized, in-depth support and guidance needed to succeed in high school and beyond. From navigating high school to planning for college and discovering careers and essential life and financial skills, Level All guides students, their … Continue reading
Spring is in the air in Montana! As the days get longer and temperatures start to rise, many of us begin planning vacations, outdoor activities, and summer fun. But before you dive into spring, it’s a great time to take a step back and make sure your finances are “summer ready,” too. Here are five smart money moves you can … Continue reading
For many people, a vehicle is one of the largest purchases they’ll make. Whether it’s getting to work, taking kids to school, or traveling across Montana, having reliable transportation is essential. But what happens if your vehicle is totaled in an accident shortly after you purchase it? Unfortunately, it happens more often than people think, and when it does, many … Continue reading
March 1 – 7, 2026 is National Consumer Protection Week, and our Risk Management team is sharing information this week to educate our staff and members so they can be smarter consumers. Their first topic of the week is Common Communication Scams: robocalls, phishing, smishing, and vishing. Phishing is a cyber attack that uses email or other communications to trick … Continue reading
With the holidays on the horizon, so comes the onslaught of marketing messages and emails encouraging us to open up our wallets and spend, spend, spend! While the holiday season is more than the gifts that accompany it, as consumers, we tend to swipe and tap our cards more this time of year, whether that be for holiday meals, travel, … Continue reading
🎉Happy Birthday, Montana Credit Union!🎉 On November 18, 1940, twenty local Montanans gathered to hold the first meeting of what was then called Great Falls Cooperators Credit Union. Their goal was to provide low-interest loans and a favorable rate of return for each other. They decided that borrowers were required to deposit savings while repaying their loans. Secured loans were … Continue reading
We know that the ongoing federal government shutdown, now just over three weeks, may be creating stress and uncertainty for many in our community. Please know that Montana Credit Union is here to help. If you’re facing financial challenges because of the shutdown, we want to help you find stability and peace of mind. Our Furlough Assistance Program offers relief … Continue reading
At Montana Credit Union, fraud prevention and protecting our members are always top priorities. As technology advances and scams become more sophisticated, we’re taking proactive steps to ensure our members’ money and information stay safe. To help us do just that, we’ve expanded our Fraud Department with the addition of a BRAND NEW Fraud Specialist role, further strengthening our commitment to … Continue reading
Each year, credit unions around the world celebrate International Credit Union Day on the 3rd Thursday of October. This serves as a day to honor our shared mission of “People Helping People,” and to reflect on the ways credit unions make a meaningful difference in their members’ lives. For Montana Credit Union, this day is a poignant reminder of how … Continue reading
We understand that life happens, and most checking account overdrafts happen due to a timing issue for deposits coming in and expenses going out. All Montana Credit Union checking accounts have Overdraft Privilege available for members who qualify for the service. You must opt in to Overdraft Privilege, which you can do when you open your checking account or by … Continue reading
