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Surprise yourself this Holiday!
Surprise yourself this Holiday!
Jul 17, 2026

Christmas in July!

Surprise yourself this Holiday!

A little gift from July You to December You.

Picture this:

It’s December. The holiday tunes are rocking. The cookies are baking. And your shopping list is almost finished and paid for.

Why? Because JULY YOU had your back. In between BBQs and pool time, July You made one small, smart decision: setting aside money for Christmas. And now, December You couldn’t be more grateful.

“Thanks for thinking ahead,” December You says. “The hot cocoa tastes even better when I’m not worried about my bank account.”

Why Christmas in July?

The holidays sneak up quickly. One minute you’re watching fireworks, and the next you’re wondering how it’s already time to buy gifts, plan meals, travel, and attend every holiday gathering on the calendar.

The good news? You don’t have to save hundreds of dollars overnight.

Small deposits made consistently can make a big difference.

Enter: The Christmas Club Account

Think of a Christmas Club Account as a gift to your future self.

It turns holiday stress into holiday excitement by making saving automatic and manageable. Even better? It comes with built in discipline that your future self will be so glad you enforced. How? Anything you deposit into a Christmas Club Account between now and the holiday season is off limits until November 1st.

So this Christmas in July, do something your December self will appreciate.

Open or add to your Christmas Club Account today, and let Summer You make the holidays a little merrier.

I’m In!

We’re here to help! Check out our Christmas Club account here.

(P.S. – If you’re more of a Social Media person, D.M. us on Facebook or Instagram, and we’ll set you up with someone perfect for you and your goals.)

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What if we told you one of your Altana member perk What if we told you one of your Altana member perks is free financial coaching? 👀⁠
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Through our partners at GreenPath, you have access to confidential, one-on-one financial coaching at no cost. And if you're the kind to run through your options before talking with someone else, we've also got you covered with our Coach Lea. She's there to talk whether you're creating a budget, paying down debt, improving your credit, or planning for what's next. ⁠
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Laurel Members: Mark your calendars for our Member Laurel Members: Mark your calendars for our Member BBQ on Thursday, August 27, from 11 AM - 2 PM!⁠
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Whether you're stopping by to take care of your banking or planning to stay and visit, we'd love to see you! Grab some lunch and celebrate with us. We always look forward to this day because it gives us the chance to connect with the community where our credit union got its start. 💚
You kept us busy car washin' for a cause on Saturd You kept us busy car washin' for a cause on Saturday!! In just two hours you helped us raise $400 for @celebrateforlifemt 💜💚
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Thank you for showing up for our neighbors battling cancer one clean car, one donation, and one act of kindness at a time. We couldn’t do it without you!
Summer is keeping us busy, but we still know how t Summer is keeping us busy, but we still know how to have fun 😎Here's how we're keeping up in the community this August.⁠
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Drive through our 24th St branch for a car wash and help us raise money for a cure for cancer! ⁠
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We'll see you Downtown for ArtWalk with Edward Jones and our VW Bus! Big thanks to Lee Humphrey Jr's office for inviting us into the fun. 😁⁠
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There's still time for members to grab free MontanaFair tickets at any Billings and Laurel Altana branch! Tickets work for any day of the fair, but you'll also catch us there on Saturday, August 15th with free treats.⁠
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And be sure to join us for our Laurel member BBQ for lunch and to catch up with the team that keeps Altana running. 🤗⁠
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When was the last time you checked your credit sco When was the last time you checked your credit score? 👀⁠
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It only takes a few minutes, and if you're an Altana member, it's free in digital banking. See why keeping an eye on your score matters in our latest blog.
Give your car a little love and help make a big di Give your car a little love and help make a big difference. 💜💚⁠
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Stop by our Car Wash for a Cause this Saturday, August 1, from 9–11 AM at Altana (1111 24th St. W.). We'll be washing cars for donations, with 100% of proceeds benefiting Celebrate for Life and the American Cancer Society.⁠
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