Jun 02, 2015

America First Credit Union Donates $11,000 in Scholarships to Students of Copper Hills High School

Riverdale, Utah – A true proponent of the credit union philosophy of ‘people helping people,’ America First Credit Union, recently donated $11,000 in scholarships to students of Copper Hills High School from the America First Credit Union Charitable Foundation. The school educates the largest population of students, grades 10 – 12, in the state of Utah. America First has given $1,000 to 11 students, each boasting a 4.0 grade point average for the duration of their high school career, along with a mostly perfect attendance record. Many of the Copper Hills students are first generation college attenders, holding various ethnic,…
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Jun 01, 2015

Reward yourself — Get an RV this Summer

Don’t put it off until next year. Get the RV you’ve always dreamed of with an affordable loan from America First. We offer: Rates as low* as 3.50% variable APR Flexible terms Manageable monthly payments The best in member service And a more enjoyable season Apply here or call 1-800-999-3961 for more information. *On approved credit, subject to change & conditions.
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Jun 01, 2015

Make the Most of your Equity

Home is where the heart is. And it’s where the cash is, because you’re building equity 24/7. Turn it into serious green with an America First loan: Low rates Flexible terms No closing costs or annual fees Potential tax advantages Now’s a great time to make those upgrades, consolidate your debt -- pretty much take care of anything you need. Apply for your Home Equity Loan or Line of Credit today. Equal Housing & Opportunity Lender.
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Jun 01, 2015
Security Update: What if Fraud Strikes?

Security Update: What if Fraud Strikes?

Although fraud and identity theft can occur to anyone at any time, there are solid steps you can take to reduce the recovery time if you unfortunately become a victim: •Contact all three agencies for copies of your credit report. You may order one for free at annualcreditreport.com. You can also visit these agencies individually: TransUnion here or via 1-800-680-7289; Experian or at 1-888-397-3742; Equifax, 1-880-525-6285. Then review your reports carefully according to the outline below: Recognize all accounts listed and confirm that the balances are in line with your records. Determine the legitimacy of persons and entities requesting or receiving a copy…
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May 26, 2015

America First Credit Union Unveils Comprehensive Online Money Management Tool

Riverdale, Utah – America First Credit Union today unveiled a new online tool to help members manage finances, called Money Manager. The complimentary tool, available via America First’s Online Banking platform, allows members to visually organize, track and manage all facets of their finances in one convenient location. Features of Money Manager include automatic transaction categorization, a spending tracker, simple and secure budgeting tools, including quick and convenient access to debt a snapshot and the ability to create a financial road map. With free Online Banking and Money Manager, accounts are organized in one location and members are able to…
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May 12, 2015

America First Credit Union Strolls for a Cure In Support of West Haven Elementary Cancer Walk

Credit union encourages community and public to participate during ‘Survivor’s Walk’ at Eighth Annual Event May 15  Riverdale, Utah – America First Credit Union, in support of West Haven Elementary School, will sponsor the eighth annual West Haven Elementary Hawk Walk from 7 to 9 a.m. Friday, May 15. Hosted by West Haven students, the mini Relay-for-Life raises funds for the American Cancer Society. America First will donate cookies, bottled water, a live DJ and $5 for every student walking from 7 to 8 a.m. A ‘Survivor’s Walk’ will be held at 8:45 a.m. Since its inception in 2007, the Hawk…
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May 05, 2015

America First Credit Union Holds Annual Meeting, Elects New Board Members

President and CEO John Lund states, “2014 is certainly one of the best years we’ve ever had.” Riverdale, Utah – America First Credit Union held its 76th Annual Meeting on Tuesday, April 14, 2015. On the agenda was a board election and voting for new credit union board officers. Members voted to retain three current board members and the board itself elected new officers. Board incumbents Lyle Adams, Joy Jex and John Spease were retained by the voting membership. The Executive Committee selected James Wendler to serve as Board Chair, Linda Carver as Vice Chair and Kenlon Reeve as Secretary.  …
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May 05, 2015

America First Credit Union Awards WSU History Major with Tom Connors Memorial Scholarship

Riverdale, Utah – America First Credit Union, dedicated to financial literacy in the communities it serves, honored Ryan Gross, a Weber State University (WSU) history major, with its annual Tom Connors Memorial Scholarship for the 2015 – 2016 academic school year. Gross, a junior at WSU, received a full-year tuition and fees scholarship in the amount of $5,339.00. The History Scholarship was established in 1993.  In 2012 the scholarship was renamed the Tom Connors Memorial Scholarship in memory of Tom Connors, a volunteer for America First Credit Union for more than 30 years. Since naming the scholarship after Connors in…
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May 01, 2015
Security Update: Guarding against Hacktivism

Security Update: Guarding against Hacktivism

Law enforcement personnel and public officials are being warned of an increased risk in cyberattacks. But these kinds of electronic crimes can happen to anyone, at any time. Hacking collectives effectively leverage open-source, publicly available information identifying people, then use that data to inflict harm and steal resources. Compiling and posting an individual's personal information without permission is known as doxing. This is gathered from social media and other Web sites includes home addresses, phone numbers, emails, and passwords. While eliminating your exposure in the digital age is difficult, you can take steps to minimize your risk: Carefully consider all…
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