The ways in which people make financial transactions has changed drastically. Long gone are the days of carrying cash. Contactless payments have become the primary way that Americans and people around the world do business.

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I'm a bit old-fashioned, and some of my friends laugh at me because I insist on carrying cash. However, if you attend almost any major event, most of them are cashless. If you don't have a credit card, debit card, or any form of cashless payment, you're simply out of luck.

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Companies and financial institutions have struggled to keep up with the changes, and most Americans no longer have a need for a traditional bank. Why stop into a physical location when you can do everything online?

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Modern technology has made handling your finances much more convenient.  Mobile banking is better, but the changes have been detrimental for some of America's largest banks.

U.S. Bank Announces Nationwide Closures, Including One Location in Montana

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U.S. Bank plans to close nearly 100 locations across the country in 2025. The company has already closed several locations. Fortunately, only one location in Montana is closing.

According to Daily Mail, a U.S. Bank location in the rural town of Glendive, Montana has closed. U.S. Bank has several locations throughout the state. As of now, there are no other closures planned in Montana. Across the country, U.S. Bank is expected to close more locations before the end of 2025.

What's The Worst Thing About Living In Montana?

Montana is known as "The Last Best Place", and for many, that's a true statement. However, Montana isn't for everyone, and if you're living outside of Big Sky Country and considering making the move, there's a few things you should know before you decide to pack up, put the house for sale, and schedule that moving truck.

We asked ChatGPT what is the worst thing about living in Montana and the popular website came back with several answers, which you can find below.

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Montana's Top 6 Most Affordable Places To Live

If you're looking for a piece of Montana to call home, but you're on a budget, it can be hard to make the dream of home ownership come true. However, there are still towns here in Big Sky Country that are affordable to the average person.

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