The Success Trap
October 13, 2026 7:30 am Leave your thoughtsWhen the Habits That Built Your Career Begin to Limit Your Leadership By Doug Filter & Shannon Holland, DNP There... View Article
Author Archives for Michelle Skinner
More Than a Financial Institution: How Credit Unions Power the Cooperative Movement
October 10, 2026 4:34 am Leave your thoughtsBy Michelle Skinner, Communications Director Joining a credit union means you’re doing more than opening a checking account or applying... View Article
People Helping People: Advocating for Our Members
October 5, 2026 3:24 pm Leave your thoughtsBy Ally Songstad, Billings FCU When people think about how Billings FCU helps its members, they often think of loans,... View Article
Money Lessons You Wish You Had Learned
September 25, 2026 4:55 am Comments Off on Money Lessons You Wish You Had LearnedReal-World Money Lessons from Ally Songstad (Billings FCU), Jayne Haynie (Grasslands FCU), and Micah Bevans (Montana CU); facilitated with zero... View Article
Bringing It Back Home: From Washington to Montana
September 22, 2026 5:37 pm Comments Off on Bringing It Back Home: From Washington to MontanaBy Karen Smith, SVP, Chief Advocacy Officer Last month, I wrote about the importance of showing up for Montana’s credit... View Article
Scams and Fraud Targeting Young Adults: The Class We All Needed
September 18, 2026 4:08 am Comments Off on Scams and Fraud Targeting Young Adults: The Class We All NeededIf school taught a class on avoiding financial scams and fraud targeting young adults, it would probably be standing-room only.... View Article
In the Absence of Clarity
September 14, 2026 11:48 am Comments Off on In the Absence of ClarityI’m excited to share the first in a series of leadership articles from the Great Dane Group. Give it a... View Article
Student Loans, Car Loans, and Credit Cards, Oh My!
September 12, 2026 4:40 am Comments Off on Student Loans, Car Loans, and Credit Cards, Oh My!Whether you’re heading to college, buying your first car, or applying for your first credit card, borrowing money is a... View Article
Understanding Paychecks: What Happens to Your Money Before You Get It?
September 5, 2026 4:59 am Comments Off on Understanding Paychecks: What Happens to Your Money Before You Get It?Getting your first paycheck is a big milestone. It’s a step toward financial freedom, building credit, and saving up for... View Article
Vocal CU Appoints Next President/CEO
September 1, 2026 10:57 am Comments Off on Vocal CU Appoints Next President/CEOSeptember 1, 2026 — Vocal Credit Union is pleased to announce the appointment of Dallas Rasmussen as its next President/CEO,... View Article