2026 Pub. 14 Issue 1

How are those New Year’s resolutions going? Statistically, somewhere between a third and a half of us have resolved to lose weight in 2026. A key element of a weight loss plan is physical exercise, and a popular version of that is lifting weights.

Fraud and scams thrive not through any single vulnerability but through intricate webs connecting criminals, technology platforms, financial institutions and, unfortunately, victims.

TILA. Q: We have a loan that is a consumer installment loan. The loan officer took a vehicle as collateral and then, as additional collateral, they took a third lien on a real estate property that is not the customer’s primary dwelling. We know the loan officer must obtain a flood hazard check and an

I’m hopeful that those New Year’s resolutions are intact and having their desired effects. In taking one more look back into 2025, it dawns on me that the further we got into the year, the better the bankers’ comments were about their bank’s performance.

The bank failures of 2023 renewed national attention on how federal deposit insurance builds confidence in the banking system.

More than 20 years in the making, the $107 million Montana Heritage Center expansion and renovation project has resulted in a state-of-the-art facility that houses the state’s historic collections and resources, serving as a place for learning and discovery.

The Montana Heritage Center officially welcomed the public on Dec. 3, following a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Dec. 2 that marked the completion of a 20-year vision and $107 million investment in preserving Montana’s cultural heritage.