Whether it’s planning for the upcoming spring planting, or anticipating the arrival of new livestock to join the herd, most farmers and ranchers in the ag industry spend the latter part of the winter preparing for the coming season. However, all of that hard work and planning also requires preparation on the financial side to more…
Ringing in the New Year
We can all probably agree that we are ready to put 2020 in our rearview mirror and get a fresh start in the new year. There is something about the new year that energizes us and causes us to view things in a different light. We approach each new year with optimism and hope for more…
Credit Reports And Credit Scores
It’s easy to check your credit score, especially using a variety of online tools, but knowing what to do if you find something wrong on your credit report requires a bit of legwork that is worth the effort to help you protect your financial record. First, by checking all three of the reporting agencies, you more…
Meet Kraig Blahoski
The focus of all credit unions is “people helping people,” so it’s no surprise that Kraig Blahoski has spent his career helping people. As Dakota West’s Chief Operations Officer, he guides the services that our members see and experience every day. From his first job providing originating and second mortgages at People’s Community Credit Union more…
Member Calendar – January 2021
How often do we look back on a year and remember all the wonderful events that happened? Saying farewell to 2020 may not bring the cherished thoughts of Auld Lang Syne as in years past, but we can still celebrate the arrival of a new year as we look to the promise of 2021. As more…
