Staff Spotlight: The Backyard Mechanic

At the intersection of a love for extreme sports and a knack for figuring out fixes, that’s where you’ll find this backyard mechanic. While he’s a Loan Underwriter at a desk by day, he’s getting his hands dirty building and fixing in his free time. Meet Alex!

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In Advocacy, Storytelling Matters

There’s nothing we love more than seeing our employees grow, which is how the annual Duane Ellingson Memorial Scholarship came to be. Our 2025 recipient, Becky Brown, just got back from experiencing advocacy firsthand at GAC.

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BHFCU Helps Drive $350,000 in Donations

Supporting the communities we serve is at the core of everything we do. Which is why we jumped at the chance to increase our impact through the $3:$1 matching grant program from the Federal Home Loan Bank of Des Moines, totaling $350,000 in support of four South Dakota nonprofits.

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Separating Credit Score Fact from Fiction

When it comes to credit scores, there’s no shortage of inaccurate information to be found online. While some misinformation is relatively harmless, other inaccuracies may be what holds you back, especially if you’re trying to rebuild your credit. So, let’s set the record straight on a handful of the most common credit myths.

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Options to Protect Yourself from Fraud

As check washing gets more prevalent, paying your bills by mail is becoming more dangerous. Your best line of defense? Other ways to pay!

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Strategically Strengthen Your Credit Score

Whether you’re establishing credit for the first time or working to bounce back after a financial setback, with a little focus and consistency, you can build a strong score.

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