News
2026-04-06
Bravera Employees Give Back During National Volunteer Week
Across the communities Bravera serves, our team members are making a difference far ...
Business Resources
2026-04-15
Personal Savings and Loan Calculators
Plan with confidence using Bravera's personal savings and loan calculators. Explore ...
Wealth Management Resources
2026-04-14
Quarterly Market Review
The first quarter of 2026 saw a shift in market preference. ...
Business Insurance Resources
2026-04-09
Employee Benefits Planning: Key Trends Employers Should Understand
Employee benefits continue to be shaped by a combination of rising health care costs...
Wealth Management Resources
2026-04-01
How Technology is Redifining Well Performance in the Williston Basin
Ongoing advancements in drilling and completion technology are redefining well perfo...
Business Resources
2026-03-26
2026 NACHA Rule Updates: What Businesses Need to Know
The 2026 National Automated Clearing House Association (NACHA) Operating Rule change...
Business Insurance Resources
2026-03-23
Protecting Your Business from Payment Fraud
Payment fraud is a frequent topic among commercial clients. ...
Business Resources
2026-03-23
The Importance of Proper Endorsements on Business Checks
Ensuring business checks are properly endorsed is a simple but critical step in maki...
Security and Fraud Resources
2026-03-23
Recognizing Modern Cyberattacks in an Evolving Threat Landscape
AI Fools Week — launched by the National Cybersecurity Alliance and observed during ...
Security and Fraud Resources
2026-03-23
Business Employee Education: Why is it important?
Fraud schemes are evolving faster than ever, making employee education one of the mo...
Security and Fraud Resources
2026-03-23
Internal Fraud: Why Internal Controls Matter
Internal fraud occurs when an employee misuses their access to company systems or fi...
News
2026-03-05
Strengthening Futures Together: How Bravera Supports Local Schools and Communities
At Bravera, we believe strong communities grow from strong relationships. Our partne...
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2026-02-13
Building Communities: ABLE Inc.
For more than four decades, ABLE, Inc. has empowered people with disabilities acros...
News
2025-12-10
Bravera Bank welcomes Monson
ALBERTVILLE, MINN. – Nick Monson recently joined Bravera Bank in Albertville in the...
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2025-12-08
Tostenrud Named Prairie Business 40 Under 40
Chelsey Tostenrud, Bravera Wealth retirement plan advisor, was recognized as one of...
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2025-11-28
Bravera Contributes $140,000 for New Minot Gym Floor
MINOT, N.D. — Bravera is proud to announce a pledge of $140,000 to the Minot Family...
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2025-11-12
Bravera Bank welcomes Schumacher
MANDAN, N.D. – Jared Schumacher recently joined Bravera Bank in Mandan in the role ...
News
2025-11-06
Bravera Donates $25,000 to Great Plains Food Bank
BISMARCK, N.D. — In response to Governor Kelly Armstrong’s recent directive allocat...
News
2025-11-03
Kneisl Named 2025 BankBeat Women in Banking Honoree
KERKHOVEN, MINN. – In fall 2021, Deb Kneisl learned that Dickinson, North Dakota-ba...
Budgeting and Saving Resources
2025-10-31
Check it Out
Still stashing money under beds, in ceiling tiles, or under floorboards? ...
Mortgage Resources
2025-10-31
Making a Down Payment on a House
A lot goes into buying a home, but one of the biggest hurdles for many is saving eno...
News
2025-10-27
Bravera Bank to Open New Branch in Billings Heights
Bravera Bank plans to open a third location in Billings. The new branch will be loc...
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2025-10-15
Bravera Bank Selects Spiral to Boost Customer Savings
On October 14, Spiral, an award-winning platform redefining personalized banking, a...
News
2025-10-13
Bravera Pledges $250,000 to Daylis Stadium Project
Bravera Bank is proud to announce a $250,000 gift to the Education Foundation for B...
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2025-10-07
Bravera Insurance named a 2025 Best Practices Agency
DICKINSON, ND – Bravera Insurance has earned the 2025 Best Practices Agency designat...
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2025-10-03
Bravera Holdings Corp. Expands Footprint with Proposed Acquisition of VISIONBank
Bravera Holdings Corp., the holding company for Bravera Bank, a leading banking, wea...
News
2025-09-12
Bravera Named A Top USDA Rural Lending Partner for Third Straight Year
Bravera has once again been recognized by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)...
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2025-09-11
Bravera Bank to open new branch in Helena
HELENA, MONT. – To provide more convenience for customers, Bravera Bank is opening a...
News
2025-09-05
VISIONBank is becoming Bravera
Bravera Bank is proud to announce that VISIONBank, which operates three branches in ...
News
2025-09-03
Feland Named Bismarck Mandan Chamber EDC 20 Under 40
JP Feland, compliance manager at Bravera, has been named one of the Bismarck Mandan ...
Security and Fraud Resources
2025-07-25
Risk Management: Cyber Security
Cyberattacks are on the rise. ...
Loan and Credit Resources
2025-07-22
Repaying Student Loans
More than half of all college graduates have used student loans to pay tuition and o...
Loan and Credit Resources
2025-07-22
Using Credit
It's important to be aware of everything you're agreeing to when using credit but, w...
Loan and Credit Resources
2025-07-22
What a Car Loan Costs
When shopping for a car, it's usually best to start by shopping for a car loan. When...
Estate Planning Resources
2025-07-22
Trusts
A trust, similar to a will, is a way to designate what happens to a person’s belongi...
Business Resources
2025-07-22
Professional Help with Your Business
Although it’s tempting to try and run a business on your own, it’s usually a good id...
Wealth Management Resources
2025-07-22
Meet Your 401(k)
Even if you’re just starting your first real job—actually, especially if you’re just...
Kids and Teen Resources
2025-07-22
Preparing for a Baby
Are you adding a child to your family? Congratulations! Whether it be through birth ...
Security and Fraud Resources
2025-07-22
Recognizing and Avoiding Scams
Con artists cheat Americans out of billions of dollars every year. Recognizing red f...
Loan and Credit Resources
2025-07-22
Repairing Credit
Not sure where to begin repairing a less-than-ideal credit score? ...
Wealth Management Resources
2025-07-22
Portfolio Building
As logical as it might seem to look for the perfect stock, bond, or mutual fund and ...
College Resources
2025-07-22
Working with a Landlord
You’ve got rights as a renter. Of course, your landlord has rights too. ...
Wealth Management Resources
2025-07-22
Tax Planning That Works For You
At Bravera, tax planning is an important part of our comprehensive financial plannin...
Budgeting and Saving Resources
2025-07-22
The Upside to Frugality
Frugal living discussions often talk about pinching pennies or “stretching a dollar....
Retirement Planning Resources
2025-07-22
Early Withdrawals From Retirement Savings
Whether you find yourself laid off from work, facing a medical emergency, or confron...
Benefits Insurance Resources
2025-07-22
Attracting Employees
By knowing what you’re looking for in an employee and providing incentives to attrac...
Budgeting and Saving Resources
2025-07-22
Trim Your Budget
Reducing your monthly expenses is a surefire way to keep more money in your pocket, ...
Business Resources
2025-07-22
Asset Depreciation Calculator
How to Calculate Asset Depreciation ...
Business Resources
2025-07-22
Business Structure Coach
The structure you choose for your business will impact your tax bill, ability to att...
Budgeting and Saving Resources
2025-07-22
Income and Expenses
Making and spending money is a part of everyday financial life. ...
Budgeting & Saving Resources
2025-07-22
Quality vs. Cost
Whether you’re standing in front of a shelf at the grocery store, shopping online, o...
Retirement Planning Resources
2025-07-22
Transitioning to Retirement
Transitioning to retirement takes planning and preparation. But if you're wise, you ...
Retirement Planning Resources
2025-07-22
Social Security Basics
Since its introduction in the wake of the Great Depression, Social Security has evol...
College Resources
2025-07-22
College Budget Breakdown
Most people ask, "How much does college cost?"—that’s the first mistake. It’s not to...
Kids and Teen Resources
2025-07-22
Savings Calculator
With a savings account, your money grows over time based on how much you save each m...
Budgeting and Saving Resources
2025-07-22
Envelope Budgeting
While traditional envelope budgeting may feel a little extreme, there are plenty of ...
Loan and Credit Resources
2025-07-22
Credit Scores
A credit score is a number that potential lenders will use to determine whether they...
Budgeting and Saving Resources
2025-07-22
Emergency Funds
One of the most effective tools for preventing a large-scale financial disaster is a...
Budgeting and Saving Resources
2025-07-22
Budgeting
A practical, workable budget is one of the most crucial tools in your financial well...
Kids and Teen Resources
2025-07-22
Is Your Teen Cyber Safe?
This game is designed for teens, ages 13-18, but anyone can play! ...
Loan and Credit Resources
2025-07-22
Credit Card Payoff Calculator
Using a credit card is easy. But choosing one isn’t always simple. ...
Kids and Teen Resources
2025-07-22
The 50/30/20 Rule for Teens
No matter how much money you have or where you get it—your job, allowance, or birthd...
Estate Planning Resources
2025-07-22
Wills
Where there's a will, there's a way to make your wishes known. ...
College Resources
2025-07-22
Find a Place to Rent
For many, finding a place to rent in a tight rental market is daunting, but by prepa...
Planning and Investing Resources
2025-07-22
Investing with Care
If a deal seems too good to be true, it probably is. ...
Budgeting and Saving Resources
2025-07-22
Saving with a Purpose
Saving with a purpose is the secret to making your goals a reality. ...
Budgeting and Saving Resources
2025-07-22
8 Tips to Reduce Your Food Bill
Buying food is essential, but if you’re not careful, it can also eat into your budge...
College Resources
2025-07-22
The Cost of College Life
One of the many mysteries of college, especially freshman year, is what being there ...
Kids and Teen Resources
2025-07-22
The Cost of Baby's First Year
Adding a baby to the family is exciting and expensive. Discover how much you’ll need...
Kids and Teen Resources
2025-07-20
3 Jar Allowance for Kids
The sooner you teach your children the basics about budgeting, the better, and the 3...
News
2025-07-15
Bravera Bank welcomes Rena Carlson
HELENA, MONT. – Rena Carlson recently joined Bravera Bank in Helena in the role of b...
News
2025-07-09
Torske Leaders & Legacies Award Recipient
Kathy Torske is the president and CEO of Bravera Wealth in Bismarck, North Dakota. ...
Kids and Teen Resources
2025-07-08
Teaching Children About Money
Whether you’re teaching finances to your kids, your grandkids, or those of a loved o...
Loan and Credit Resources
2025-06-28
Get Out of Debt
Managing debt is the best way to find financial freedom. This Coach session acts as ...
News
2025-06-16
Bravera Bank welcomes Monica Dooley
BILLINGS, MONT. – Monica Dooley recently joined Bravera Bank in Billings in the role...
Security and Fraud Resources
2025-04-29
Cybersecurity
While it's likely that you access the internet nearly every single day, that doesn't...
News
2025-04-28
Bravera Bank welcomes Amber Gerber
GREAT FALLS, MONT. – Amber Gerber recently joined Bravera Bank in Great Falls in the...
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2025-04-24
Vetter joins Bravera Operations Board of Directors
BISMARCK, N.D. – Greg Vetter has been elected to the Bravera Operations Board of Dir...
News
2025-04-24
Dakota School of Banking Graduates
Derek Hulm, Michelle Orton and Landon Wutzke with Bravera Bank recently graduated fr...
Loan and Credit Resources
2025-04-07
Best Practices for Using a Credit Card
By properly managing a credit card, you can earn rewards and build your credit score...
Kids and Teen Resources
2025-03-24
Teach Financial Literacy at Home
It's crucial for your family to know the basics of financial literacy, but how do yo...
Loan and Credit Resources
2025-03-24
Financial Wellness Assessment
The Financial Wellness Assessment lets you take a step back, analyze your spending, ...
News
2025-03-17
Bravera Wealth Welcomes Hieb
BISMARCK, N.D. – Nada Hieb has joined Bravera Wealth Bismarck in the role of Financi...
Security and Fraud Resources
2025-03-12
Protecting Your Child From Identity Theft
Bad guys could steal your child’s identity or personal information to commit fraud o...
Wealth Management Resources
2025-03-12
Critical Retirement Choices
The idea of retiring isn't new. People who grew too old or too ill stopped working a...
News
2025-03-12
Bravera Insurance names new president/CEO
Bravera Insurance has chosen Brennan Quintus for the role of president and CEO. ...
Retirement Planning Resources
2025-03-12
Retirement Funds Coach
When you invest in a retirement account, your money will grow until you're ready to ...
Personal Insurance Resources
2025-03-12
What does your home insurance cover?
Owning a home is likely the largest investment you will make. ...
News
2025-03-07
Skabo Named Prairie Business Top 25 Women in Business
Chief Growth Officer Cill Skabo was recognized as one of Prairie Business Magazine's...
Security and Fraud Resources
2025-03-03
Common Scams
Recognizing the most common scams helps prevent your money and personal information ...
News
2025-02-24
Bravera Wealth welcomes David Dahl
GREAT FALLS, MONT. – David Dahl has joined Bravera Wealth in Great Falls in the role...
College Resources
2025-02-23
Renter's Insurance
A renter's insurance policy can help protect your personal property and yourself fro...
News
2025-01-30
Quintus Named Prairie Business 40 Under 40
Brennan Quintus, president/CEO of Bravera Insurance, was recognized as one of Prairi...
Loan and Credit Resources
2025-01-17
What is a HELOC?
Like a credit card, a HELOC is a revolving line of credit that allows you to borrow ...
Security and Fraud Resources
2024-12-29
Data Privacy
Privacy is more important than ever in today’s digital world. ...
Personal Insurance Resources
2024-12-20
Auto Claims: Next Steps
When accidents happen, the first step is to contact your insurance advisor or start ...
News
2024-12-09
Bravera Bank names new Great Falls market president
Bravera Bank has hired Shannon Hoiland for the role of market president for the Grea...
News
2024-11-23
Bravera Holdings Corp. announces acquisition of Financial Security Bank
Bravera Holdings Corp., the multibank holding company for Bravera Bank, is proud to ...
Security and Fraud Resources
2024-11-15
Identity Theft
The best way to prevent identity theft is to stay informed, aware, and on top of you...
Business Resources
2024-11-04
Funds to Build Your Business
Building a business costs money—usually more than you can generate from your operati...
Business Resources
2024-11-03
Documentation for SBA Loans
The Small Business Administration (SBA) is a US-based institution which helps reduce...
Mortgage Resources
2024-11-02
Mortgage Application Checklist
One of the most tedious parts of home buying is gathering the right documentation, b...
Mortgage Resources
2024-11-02
Buying a Home
When considering buying a home, it is best to start by defining your goals. ...
Mortgage Resources
2024-11-02
The Cost of a Mortgage
A mortgage is likely going to be one of the largest loans you'll take out in your li...
Mortgage Resources
2024-11-02
To Buy or Not To Buy?
Investing is like life: nothing ventured, nothing gained. ...
Mortgage Resources
2024-11-02
Working with a Mortgage Lender
Applying for a mortgage is a big endeavor. Most lenders require you to complete a mo...
Mortgage Resources
2024-11-02
Selling Your Home
Whether you need some more space, are ready to downsize into something a bit more ma...
Personal Insurance Resources
2024-11-02
The Current Insurance Market
The insurance industry is presently facing a noteworthy phase, referred to as a "har...
News
2024-11-01
Barrett Named 2024 BankBeat Outstanding Women in Banking Honoree
Even now — as market president of Bravera Bank in Kerkhoven, Minn. — she knows her r...
Budgeting and Saving Resources
2024-10-31
50/30/20 Rule
The 50/30/20 rule is a simple, practical rule of thumb for individuals who want a bu...
News
2024-10-24
Bravera gives $120,000 for Dream Center Bismarck’s Adopt-a-Block
Bravera is gifting $120,000 throughout the next three years to support the operation...
News
2024-10-14
Bravera Wealth welcomes Mike Senechal
BISMARCK, N.D. – Mike Senechal has joined Bravera Wealth as a wealth advisor in Bism...
Personal Insurance Resources
2024-10-06
Auto Insurance
Auto insurance is not only often a legal requirement, it's also absolutely vital to ...
Benefits Insurance Resources
2024-09-20
Offer Your Employees the Best Benefits
Want to leverage employee benefits for better recruitment and retention? ...
Business Resources
2024-07-22
Keeping Your Employees
You’ve found an ambitious, hard-working group of employees to help make your busines...
Retirement Planning Resources
2024-07-22
Individual Retirement Accounts
There are two types of IRAs: a traditional IRA and the Roth IRA. The main difference...
Business Resources
2024-07-22
Basic Bookkeeping
Owning a business means staying on top of financial reports and bookkeeping. Easier ...
News
2024-07-17
American Bank Center Announces Name Change
After 100 years serving the families and businesses of North Dakota with a full rang...
News
2024-07-12
Bravera Bank Named to ICBA’s Independent Banker Top Lenders List
DICKINSON, N.D. – Bravera Bank is named number 3 of the top 10 Agriculture lenders ...
Loan and Credit Resources
2024-06-28
How Do I Build Credit?
A good credit score has a major impact on your finances, so it’s important to start ...
Personal Insurance Resources
2024-06-20
Insurance Coverage for Your College Students
It’s a mixed bag of emotions when the day arrives to send your child off to college....
Personal Insurance Resources
2024-05-12
Insuring Your Home
Home Insurance is absolutely essential to protect what is likely your largest invest...
Retirement Planning Resources
2024-03-22
Leaving a Job with a 401(k)
When you leave a job with a 401(k), you’ll generally have four options for what to d...
Farm and Ranch Insurance Resources
2024-02-21
What is farm insurance?
Farm insurance refers to various policies that help protect farms. ...
Farm and Ranch Insurance Resources
2024-01-24
Crop Insurance Basics
Farming is not for the faint of heart. ...
Personal Insurance Resources
2023-07-21
Navigating Summer Storms
Don't let a weather claim rain on your parade. ...
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