Every month,America First Credit Union teams up with The Morning Blend to give back to someone making a difference in the community! Today, we meet May’s winner, and learn about a new initiative starting at America First!
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America First Credit Union holds the security of its members and their financial lives as its upmost priority. “Shred Your Stuff Saturday” is a free event that gives you the opportunity to safely dispose of your identifying information. Bring financial documents to the Renaissance Branch from 9 a.m. to noon! They’re new location in Downtown Summerlin opens Monday, February 29!
We are also honoring the first “Give Back” winner of the month, Lori Power!
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A wife, mother and local business owner is in the fight of her life. When the FOX5 Surprise Squad learned what she was up against, it touched their hearts so much they began a mission to help save hers. Susie McCoig’s GoFundMe account: www.gofundme.com/susie-heart.
After a local woman’s refrigerator went out, she had nowhere to store her food, that’s when the FOX5 Suprise Squad surprised her with a new fridge.
America First Credit Union is a leader in technology and is always working to make financial transactions easier. Their expansion with Apple Pay; Samsung Pay and Android Pay allows for members to pay at almost any location they swipe their card. They’re also opening a new location in Downtown Summerlin!
We are also honoring the first “Give Back” winner of the year, Linda Smith!”
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America First Credit Union jumps right into community events and so can you! Their 40 for 40 Campaign wants to give four charities from Utah and Nevada $10,000, but needs your help to pick which ones it should go to! Go to their website and cast your vote before the year is up! Also, to finish up 2015, America First wants to congratulate their final Give Back winner this year!
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America First is very much an example of the credit union philosophy of “people helping people†and not just during the holidays, but throughout the year. They gave $80,000 to eight charitable organizations and each month they have a Give Back Award winner.
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Riverdale, Utah – America First Credit Union, a not-for-profit, member-owned financial institution servicing Utah and Nevada, has been named one of the 2015 Best Credit Unions to Work For. Credit Union Journal partnered with Best Companies Group to identify companies that have excelled in creating quality workplaces for employees.
This survey and awards program is designed to identify, recognize and honor the best credit unions. The list is made up of 45 credit unions. The full Best Credit Unions to Work For list was featured in the September issue of Credit Union Journal and is available online at CUJournal.com.
“It’s an honor for America First to receive this accolade from the Credit Union Journal,” said America First Credit Union Senior Vice President of Human Resources, G. Kent Streuling. “We embody the industry ethos of people helping people and our employees are very much a part of that, as I’ve experienced first-hand with the many programs, outings and experiences offered. We also place great value on continuing education, working to help our employees grow within the credit union.”
At America First, we provide a diverse range of vehicles that can help you ensure your resources are there for you during all of life’s important stages.We also provide Individual Retirement Account (IRA) investment accounts through CUSO Financial Services, L.P. (CFS).
IRAs are certainly one of the most powerful tools available to you. Even if you’re contributing to a 401(k) or other plan at work, you should also consider investing in an IRA.
Traditional IRAs: The only requirements for opening and contributing to a traditional IRA are having taxable compensation or earned income through employment, and you have to be under age 70½. Deposits can have significant tax advantages if you quality. Annual distributions are required after the age listed above until the funds are exhausted.
When you think of home loans, think America First…first.
Just take a look at our Fixed for Five Equity Line of Credit:
• Rates as low as 3.74% APR*
• No closing costs
• Available funds when you need them
• Fixed rate adjusts only once every five years
• Perfect for recurring expenses
Apply in minutes here or stop by a branch near you.
*On approved credit, subject to change, terms & conditions. Equal Housing Lender.
