Pile on the free stuff at the fair

I decided it would be smart to take two pens to ensure that I wouldn't miss any details of Thursday's investigative reporting assignment - to nab as much free loot as possible at the Northwest Montana Fair.

Crapo sets ambitious agenda for banking panel

Sen. Mike Crapo finally has arrived.

Running on empty

Getting the word out on foreclosures

Kalispell Realtor Paul Heidegger, at Keller Williams, has been selling homes in Northwest Montana for 20 years, but he says he never heard of “short sales” here until a client asked him “out of the blue” to set one up about five years ago.

Boundary County Middle School prepares to wrap up another year

BCMS is gearing up for the end of the year already. The final quarter of school will begin as we return from Spring Break. This time is frantic for many as activities become more immediate, grades become more important, and hopefully the weather becomes nice making it hard for many to focus.

Flathead home sales rebound

Flathead County has seen a rebound in housing sales this year, but whether that momentum will be sustained may depend on government incentives and interest rates in the coming months.

Stick to these resolutions all year

Roughly 97 million Americans had planned New Year’s resolutions for 2021, according

Time is running out to sign up for insurance

Procrastinators, it’s time.

Fed to keep buying bonds and sees no rate hike through 2022

The Federal Reserve says it will keep buying bonds to maintain low borrowing rates and support the U.S. economy in the midst of a recession

Untapped home equity offers financial flexibility

The cost of borrowing has risen sharply in recent years, so when it comes to tackling a big expense, it’s important to know about the options. For established homeowners, their house is likely their greatest asset and, perhaps, their greatest source of financial flexibility. By tapping into their home equity, homeowners can access funds for a variety of expenses and at competitive rates.

Treasury bond drama and investment strategies

Conventional investment practice advises holding bonds as a solid, safe, and secure part of a portfolio. The returns are not spectacular, as is possible in the stock market, but rather a steady stream of income based on the coupon or interest rate of the bond. A bond with a par value of $1,000 paying 4% generates a return of $40 annually over the life of the bond, plus the return of the $1,000 principal.

KHN’s ‘What The Health?’: Trump Takes Credit Where It Isn’t Due

Practical resolutions build better momentum

Focus on results you can measure.

Watch your bank statements carefully

A Hayden reader called to suggest that we look at our bank statements carefully to make sure all the listed transactions are legitimate.

Troy man accused of turning to old tricks

Authorities say a Troy man has fleeced customers across the country out of thousands of dollars — and not for the first time.

Edmunds: How to seek car payment relief during the pandemic

A record 16.7 million Americans have filed for unemployment benefits in the past few weeks as the coronavirus pandemic took hold in the U.S. and shut down business on a large scale. When people are struggling to keep up with their bills, they often prioritize their basic needs and move their car payment to the bottom of the list.

Edmunds: How to seek car payment relief during the pandemic

A record 16.7 million Americans have filed for unemployment benefits in the past few weeks as the coronavirus pandemic took hold in the U.S. and shut down business on a large scale. When people are struggling to keep up with their bills, they often prioritize their basic needs and move their car payment to the bottom of the list.

Edmunds: How to seek car payment relief during the pandemic

A record 16.7 million Americans have filed for unemployment benefits in the past few weeks as the coronavirus pandemic took hold in the U.S. and shut down business on a large scale. When people are struggling to keep up with their bills, they often prioritize their basic needs and move their car payment to the bottom of the list.

Edmunds: How to seek car payment relief during the pandemic

A record 16.7 million Americans have filed for unemployment benefits in the past few weeks as the coronavirus pandemic took hold in the U.S. and shut down business on a large scale. When people are struggling to keep up with their bills, they often prioritize their basic needs and move their car payment to the bottom of the list.

Daines, Tester spearhead legislation to ease banking restrictions on cannabis industry

Montana Sen. Steve Daines helped reintroduce the Secure and Fair Enforcement Banking Act into the Senate this week in an effort to allow legal cannabis businesses to access banks, credit unions and other financial institutions.