Mar 18, 2016
America First Welcomes St. George Residents with Opening of Washington Fields Lin’s Branch

America First Welcomes St. George Residents with Opening of Washington Fields Lin’s Branch

-New grocery store location is sixth branch serving Washington County- Riverdale, UT –  America First Credit Union expands on its presence  in the St. George area with the opening of its newest location at 2928 E Mall Drive on Saturday, March 19. Located inside Lin’s Fresh Market, the branch is the second to open in St. George thus far in 2016, marking six branches in Washington County, with a total of 116 locations for the credit union servicing members throughout Utah and Southern Nevada. Missy Shoell will serve as branch manager of the new Washington Fields Lin’s location. Shoell began…
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Mar 05, 2016

Our “Give Back” Winner For March! 3/30/16

Every month, America First Credit Union recognizes someone doing good in our community with their Give Back Award! Today, we meet Denise Bianca and her Therapy Dog Maya! We also learn about how America First is teaching children financial literacy. This Segment is Sponsored By: America First Credit Union Source
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Mar 01, 2016
Security Update: Be on Guard against Fraud

Security Update: Be on Guard against Fraud

As the April tax deadline approaches, it can definitely be a stressful time of year. And the proliferation of criminals looking to rob you of your resources only adds to the anxiety. Below are some tips to help you avoid malware and phishing attacks and put your mind more at ease. • The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) will never send you an email. You can stop these threats right there. If you receive a communication purporting to be from the IRS, delete it immediately. • Don’t click on links or open attachments inside unsolicited messages. This is always a security best practice.…
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Feb 29, 2016

High 5 awarded to custodian who pours his heart and soul into his job

Nomination letter sent in by Julie Denson: Dave Schildknecht is the best janitor an elementary school could ever have. He keeps our walks clear, the lunch room clean, the school clean and does it all with a big happy smile on his face. He brings such a positive, happy light to our school every day. He is kind to the kids and helps them in every way that he can. He is kind and considerate to all he works with. I think sometimes janitors don't get the credit they deserve with all they have to deal with so that is…
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Feb 26, 2016

America First Marks Continued Growth in Southern Nevada with Opening of Downtown Summerlin Branch

Las Vegas – America First Credit Union, a leading member-owned, not-for-profit cooperative financial institution, will welcome members of the Summerlin area as it open the doors to its newest branch location at 10965 Lavender Hills Drive at Downtown Summerlin on Monday, February 29. The Southern Nevada market has been one of growth for the credit union, with Downtown Summerlin marking 14 locations servicing Southern Nevada. Patti Sheire will serve as branch manager of the new Downtown Summerlin location. Sheire began her career in the financial industry in 1997 and has served as branch manager of the Sahara location since June 2014,…
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Feb 19, 2016

America First Credit Union Marks Continued Growth in 2016 with Opening of Santa Clara Harmons Branch

America First Credit Union will add to its presence in St. George with the addition of its newest branch location at 3520 Pioneer Parkway Santa Clara, Utah 84765. Opening to the public on Wednesday, February 24, the Santa Clara Harmons branch is the first to open thus far in 2016, the fifth in Washington County and the 114th location for the credit union servicing Utah and Southern Nevada. The Santa Clara Harmons branch will be led by Branch Manager, Brad Buhanan. A Southern Utah native, Buhanan attended both Dixie State College and Southern Utah University and his career with America First…
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Feb 01, 2016
Managing Market Volatility

Managing Market Volatility

Conventional wisdom says that what goes up must come down. But even if you view market volatility as normal, it can be tough when your money is at stake. Although there’s no foolproof way to handle the swings, the following common-sense tips can help: Don’t put all of your eggs in one basket -- Diversifying your investment portfolio is essential, because asset classes often perform differently under varying conditions. Spreading them across stocks, bonds, and cash alternatives can help reduce your overall risk. Focus on the forest, not the trees -- Try not to become too concerned about day-to-day returns…
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