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A Montana Medical Care Savings Account (MSA) allows Montanans to save money for medical expenses and long-term health care, and reduce their state income taxes at the same time. Any Montana resident taxpayer can designate any Montana bank or credit union account as a Medical Care Savings Account. An MSA account must be separate from other accounts, and only the account holder has access to the funds. In 2026, each taxpayer can place up to $4800 in the account annually. This a

Evelyn Dempsey, Director of Community Services Financial wellness looks different for everyone, and it evolves throughout our lives. In our younger years, conversations about financial health often focused on saving, building credit, and investing for the future. As people move through their careers, financial wellness may mean diversifying investments, preparing for retirement, or growing long-term assets. Once someone reaches retirement and begins living on a fixed income,