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South Dakota Expected to be One of the First States to Recover from Recession

The South Dakota Economic Outlook Seminar was held Tuesday, November 10th in Rapid City. According to projections presented by First Interstate Bank's Chief Consulting Economist, Dr. Lee McPheters, the South Dakota economy was one of the last states to feel the effects of the current recession and will be one of the first to return to pre-recession levels of economic activity. But the state will lose jobs this year and next year, and unemployment rates in 2010 may match the previous record highs recorded in 1982.

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 09:06:30 | Read Full Article

First Interstate Participating in Coat Drive

First Interstate Bank is participating in a statewide coat drive called Coats from the Capitol, a nationwide effort coordinated by the One Warm Coat organization. First Interstate Bank is partnering with First Lady Nancy Schweitzer and the Governor's Office of Community Service, to collect clean, gently used winter coats and jackets as part of the One Warm Coat community service project.

Tue, 20 Oct 2009 08:45:48 | Read Full Article

New First Interstate Bank and Business Center Opens it Doors

(Missoula, MT) First Interstate Bank's new office and business center in downtown Missoula will open its doors on Tuesday, October 13, 2009. Mike Hickey, President of First Interstate's Missoula market, says he and his staff are excited to share their new home with the Missoula community.

Fri, 09 Oct 2009 15:33:57 | Read Full Article

Establishing Good Financial Habits

We all tend to develop habits that provide a rhythm or structure to our daily lives. Once these habits are developed, they can be hard to break. Building good financial habits can provide a rhythm, or sense of control, for your financial life. Here are ten good financial habits that can help you build a sound financial foundation and help you reach all your financial goals.

Tue, 06 Oct 2009 14:52:37 | Read Full Article

Savings for College Made Easy

The costs of sending a child or a grandchild to college are high and getting higher. Actual costs vary by school, but items to consider are tuition, room, board, books, transportation, and incidentals.

Tue, 06 Oct 2009 14:52:37 | Read Full Article

First Western Bank is now First Interstate Bank

First Western Bank is now First Interstate Bank. On September 28, 2009, the merger of the two banks was completed and the name officially changed to First Interstate Bank. Throughout the day, ribbon cutting ceremonies and open houses were held at all First Interstate offices in South Dakota to celebrate the name change.

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 14:51:20 | Read Full Article

Be Interest Rate Wise

Interest rates have become a highly visible issue with news stories about rate changes almost everyday. Much of the press coverage concerns the Federal Reserve and its chairman, Ben Bernanke.

Mon, 24 Aug 2009 09:04:42 | Read Full Article

One of America's Top Performing Banks

First Interstate BancSystem is pleased to announce that it has been named as one of the Top 10 Mid-Tier banking organizations in America for 2009 by US Banker Magazine. Mid-tier banks are those with assets of $2 to $10 billion. This recognition is based on financial performance.

Mon, 24 Aug 2009 09:04:12 | Read Full Article

Do You Have an Overall Strategy?

Is the thought of developing a financial strategy, and then sticking to it, overwhelming? It doesn't have to be that hard. A solid plan can help you reach your financial objectives and reduce the stress of managing your finances.