Stories from Montana’s Credit Unions

1st Liberty FCU's Steve Grooms sits down to discuss the importance of showing up for credit unions at the local, state, and federal level — with or without hopping onto a plane.

A Conversation with Kathleen Coulombe, America's Credit Unions

This Elder Financial Exploitation Awareness Month, we're encouraging you to Pause. Act. Protect. Listen to Montana APS's Jared Ryan talk about the red flags to watch for, common exploitation tactics, and why you should always trust your gut. 

Donya sat down with Brittany DeVries (Clearwater Credit Union) to discuss the fraud identification and mitigation strategies the credit union implements to fight fraud.

Donya Parrish sits down with Frank Barnes, board chair at Whitefish CU, to discuss the importance of volunteer boards, his involvement in America's Credit Unions' Volunteer Leadership Community, and why he looks forward to The Roundtable every February.

June 15 marks World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, a time to shine a light on the often-hidden injustices faced by older adults. One of the most insidious forms of elder abuse is financial exploitation — also known as elder fraud. MCU VP of Risk Management, Donya Parrish, discusses common scams targeting older people, how to spot fraud attempts, and what to do if you — or someone you love — think you have been a victim. 

Learn what's happening in the Montana Legislature and how it affects your credit union. Be sure to check out this blog for more information.