Learn how to protect your financial future during International Fraud Awareness Week. Financial fraud has surged in 2021 – proving that scammers are more motivated than ever to try and trick people out of their money. Many financial scams aim to exploit consumer trust, pressure victims to act immediately by preying on fears or manipulating their hopes. Knowing about these … Continue reading
Dear Credit Union Members, We have begun the process of reopening our lobbies. To continue to put the health and well-being of our co-workers, our members, and the community, we plan to keep numerous public health measures in place inside our branches. Here is what you can expect: Our branch at the University Center on campus will remain closed for … Continue reading
Dear Credit Union Members, On Friday, February 12th, 2021, Governor Gianforte issued a directive that allows Montana’s statewide mask mandate to expire. The directive allows local counties to continue to enforce a mask mandate. Two of the counties where Clearwater has offices, Missoula and Silver Bow, will continue to enforce a mask mandate. One of the counties where Clearwater has … Continue reading
We are updating our SmartSaver required financial education (currently using MoneySKILL) and will transition to a new platform to provide an improved learning experience to certificate holders. On January 7th, 2021, all new SmartSaver education requests will be completed online using Banzai Learning Courses. Banzai provides age-appropriate courses featuring integrated financial learning. It also features a self-registration portal for immediate … Continue reading
The Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act – a $900B relief package to deliver the second round of economic stimulus for individuals, families, and businesses was signed into law on Sunday, December 27, 2020. Below are a few highlights from the bill you should know about: Stimulus Payments for Individuals and Joint Taxpayers The second round of direct stimulus … Continue reading
All of us at Clearwater Credit Union and Buzz Points want to thank you for your participation in the Buzz Points rewards program over the past years. While we enjoyed sharing rewards with you, Clearwater Credit Union and Buzz Points will discontinue our partnership on December 31st, 2020. Point accrual will terminate on October 01, 2020. The past couple of … Continue reading
A message from Jack Lawson, President and CEO Dear Credit Union Members, Clearwater remains committed to safeguarding the health and well-being of our co-workers, our members, and the communities we serve. Due to the sharp increase in COVID-19 cases locally and throughout Montana, we have decided to temporarily close our lobbies to the public beginning at 1:00 PM today, … Continue reading
FAQ’s Will Clearwater Branches be open? Like you, we are working hard to slow the spread of the Coronavirus. We are putting the health and well-being of our co-workers, our members, and the community ahead of all other interests as we make decisions. We are also working hard to maintain appropriate service levels, and we will continue this service as … Continue reading
Clearwater is a credit union that was founded by 8 Missoula police officers in 1956. Today we are governed by an all white Board of Directors and managed by an all white Executive Team. We serve a predominantly white membership in the predominantly white state of Montana. We know some will ask us to just stay in our lane. We … Continue reading
Dear Credit Union Members, On Monday, May 18th, we will begin reopening our lobbies. As you know, we restricted access to those lobbies two months ago, on March 18th. We did so to help our communities slow the spread of COVID-19. Together we have made progress. Enough so, that it is time to start reopening. We know we are not … Continue reading