America First Credit Union Offers Exclusive Youth Soccer Clinic Contest with Las Vegas Lights FC

For Immediate Release America First Credit Union Offers Exclusive Youth Soccer Clinic Contest with Las Vegas Lights FC September 16, 2019 - LAS VEGAS – Children in Las Vegas will get a chance to practice, learn and play soccer directly from Las Vegas Lights FC coaches and players thanks to America First Credit Union (AFCU). Now through Thursday, Sept. 19, people can enter by visiting the company’s social media channels to nominate a child for the Amazingly Fabulous Completely Unbelievable youth soccer clinic. During the clinic, players and coaches will run a practice for participants similar to their own professional…
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America First Credit Union to Honor 1 October Survivors at UNLV Football Game

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE America First Credit Union to Honor 1 October Survivors at UNLV Football Game LAS VEGAS – September 19, 2019 – America First Credit Union (AFCU) will donate hundreds of tickets to 1 October survivors to attend the Sat., Oct. 5 UNLV football game against Boise State. The game, which is the Rebels’ 49th and final season playing at Sam Boyd Stadium, starts at 7:30 p.m. The credit union will donate 300 tickets to the Vegas Strong Resiliency Center, the leading organization providing long-term support to people impacted by the 1 October tragedy. AFCU is offering complimentary tickets…
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Autumn Preparation for Winter Protection

Autumn Preparation for Winter Protection

The weather may seem nice right now, but winter is coming. Properly preparing your house in autumn can help prevent costly damage from rain, ice and snow. Here are some tips on how to save some money as you ready your residence for the cold weather. Clear Your Gutters – Clogged gutters can cause water to pool on your roof and cracked downspouts can lead to damaged foundations and flooding basements. Before the wet weather arrives, remove leaves and other debris from your gutters. Test the flow of water with a hose. Look for cracks or breaks and repair where…
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AFCU Collaborates with “Extreme Makeover: Home Edition” to Help Deserving Utah Families

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE AFCU Collaborates with “Extreme Makeover: Home Edition” to Help Deserving Utah Families Ogden, Utah – Sept. 4, 2019 – America First Credit Union (AFCU) joined forces with HGTV’s “Extreme Makeover: Home Edition” to build two custom homes in Weber County. In addition to making a cash donation to both projects, the Riverdale-based credit union is providing free financial counseling to both families to help them budget for maintenance expenses and plan for other costs that may arise. “Both the Barobi and Mayo families are extremely deserving of a brand-new home where they can live comfortably without worry,” said…
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Guest Commentary: The New Online and Mobile Banking Experience

By Rich Syme, Executive Vice President & Contact Center Delivery, Product Management It's a bit cliché, but to say technology evolves quickly might be the understatement of the century. In my role overseeing our digital services, I can see this transformation up close. It's incredible and, honestly, a little overwhelming just how rapidly change comes to the ways in which we engage with the world and each other. Of special importance to me is the effect such advancement has on day-to-day money management. A central goal is empowering America First members, providing them with the ability to handle their finances in…
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