One of the ways people manage their finances during times of economic uncertainty is to focus on saving a few dollars wherever possible. We watch ads, we tighten our budgets, and we keep tucking away whatever we can into our rainy-day fund. Our partners at Kasasa also offer a few tips to help us keep more…
Month: June 2020
Scholarship Profiles – Ethan Kobos & Charles Eriksmoen
Throughout the summer we are featuring our 2020 Dakota West Scholarship recipients and sharing their thoughts on the value of Communication from their applications. Today we introduce Ethan Kobos of Watford City and Charles Eriksmoen of Mohall. Ethan plans to study Cyber Security at UND and wrote this about his view of the importance of more…
Let’s Talk Mortgages
If you’ve ever gone through the process of buying a home, you may have one of the four most common types of home mortgages. But if you are considering buying your first home, or even starting to save for the down payment on a future home, it doesn’t hurt to talk to a home mortgage more…
Meet Todd Erickson
“I remember as a kid, they always had cookies. Getting to town was a big deal.” Todd Erickson, our newest Loan Officer, recalled his first visits to his parents’ financial institution when they lived out in the country between Medora and Amidon in southwestern North Dakota. Now Todd is creating new memories for our members more…
Member Calendar – July 2020
Summer is finally here in Dakota West communities – be sure to take advantage of the long days of sunlight and the warm, starry nights. Download and print our July calendar to keep track of your summer plans, including celebrating our country’s 244th birthday. Also, visit one of our beautiful state parks to find hiking more…