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What is private mortgage insurance?

June 16, 2025 4:53 am Published by Michelle Skinner Leave your thoughts

Q: I’ve been seeing the term “PMI” pop up while researching mortgages, but I’m still not totally clear on what... View Article

June 9, 2025 4:42 am Published by Michelle Skinner Leave your thoughts

Q: I keep hearing about “closing costs” when buying a house, but I’m not totally sure what they include. Is... View Article

June 2, 2025 4:50 am Published by Michelle Skinner Comments Off

Q: I’m finally ready to buy a house after saving for years to get enough together for a down payment.... View Article

May 27, 2025 1:57 pm Published by Michelle Skinner Comments Off

May 22, 2025 — At this year’s Annual Power Up conference, Montana’s Credit Unions proudly honored three exceptional individuals whose... View Article

May 26, 2025 4:44 am Published by Michelle Skinner Comments Off

Question: I’m starting to invest for the first time, and I keep hearing people talk about taxes on investing… What... View Article

May 19, 2025 4:02 am Published by Michelle Skinner Comments Off

Question: I know I should be saving for retirement, but with so many options out there — 401(k)s, IRAs, stocks,... View Article

May 12, 2025 4:22 am Published by Michelle Skinner Comments Off

Question: I’m trying to be smart with my money, but I’m not sure how much I should be saving versus... View Article

May 5, 2025 4:25 am Published by Michelle Skinner Comments Off

Question: I know I need to be investing for my future, but it sounds complicated and risky! How does it... View Article

April 28, 2025 4:14 am Published by Michelle Skinner Comments Off

The key to helping your little ones understand the way money works is to talk about money and finances often.... View Article

April 15, 2025 8:54 am Published by Michelle Skinner Comments Off

When choosing a financial institution, it’s important to weigh the pros and cons of banks versus credit unions. While both... View Article