Jun
01, 2015
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…
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…
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. …
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…
May
01, 2015
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…
May
01, 2015
Make the Most of your Home Equity
equity every day, 24/7. A low-rate America First Home Equity Loan or Line of Credit can turn it into some serious green. Which means money you can use to finance improvements, make upgrades, go on your dream vacation, consolidate debt -- pretty much whatever you need. With values going up and loan rates staying low, there’s never been a better time to take advantage of these resources. Apply online here or visit a branch near you for additional information. Equal Housing & Opportunity Lender.
May
01, 2015
Make Weekend Memories
Spring is a great time of year to get out on the open road, venture into the backcountry -- anywhere your active lifestyle takes you. America First Credit Union has RV Loans to help you get there -- and make it affordable. There’s no better opportunity to finance the grown-up toys you’ve always wanted: boats, motorcycles, watercrafts, motorhomes & more. We’re offering rates as low* as 3.50% variable APR. Plus, you’ll benefit from: Flexible terms Low payments The best in member service And more enjoyable weekends Apply for your low-rate loan here, at an America First location, or visit your…
May
01, 2015
Apr
07, 2015
America First Credit Union Gets ‘Wild About Saving’ During Nation Credit Union Youth Month
Riverdale, Utah – In celebration of National Credit Union Youth Month and in maintaining its strong dedication to youth financial literacy, America First Credit Union gets ‘Wild About Saving’ with a savings account contest that will run through the month of April, culminating Thursday, April 30. Members aged zero through 17 who deposit money into a Share Savings Account during the month of April will be entered into eligible drawings for a $25 deposited into their account and $1,000 Coverdell Education Savings Account. Ten winners will receive a $25 deposited into their account and four winners will receive $1,000 deposited…