Jul 27, 2022

America First Saddles Up and Helps Out on Pioneer Day

America First volunteers were heavily involved with preparations for the Pioneer Day weekend celebration in Ogden. They painted the numbers on the south bleachers of the Ogden Pioneer Stadium, followed by cleaning the venue before the upcoming celebration. Volunteers also showed up after the events were over to help take down signs and wrap up another successful year of the rodeo. AFCU volunteers help put numbers on the south bleachers at Ogden Pioneer Day Stadium. McKaylie Richins, former Miss Rodeo Utah and America First’s Events Planning and Management Coordinator, knows the importance of the work that takes place before…

Jul 11, 2022

America First Charitable Foundation plays important role at Davis School District Teen Center

America First Charitable Foundation volunteers spent the morning of July 1 sorting items, packaging hygiene kits and organizing them for distribution at the Davis School District Teen Center. It’s part of the program known as The Greater Good, which looks for opportunities to enrich the lives of those in neighboring communities. America First’s Events Planning and Management Coordinator, McKaylie Richins was ecstatic about the turnout and how productive the event was. “I am so glad we were able to organize items at the DSD Teen Center Warehouse to aid the homeless teens in Davis School District,” she said. “I encourage…

Mar 19, 2021

2021 Annual Meeting Update

In accordance with America First bylaws, the Board of Directors Nominations Committee has identified three members who will stand for election by acclamation at the credit union’s Annual Meeting. This meeting will take place at 1344 West 4675 South, Riverdale, UT 84405 on April 20 at 3 p.m. MDT. After thorough interviews and qualification screenings, the incumbent Board candidates are: David McConkie Cathy Person John Spease Please join us in congratulating these volunteers, who selflessly give of their time, talent, expertise, and experience to enhance the financial well-being of America First members.

Nov 27, 2019

America First Credit Union Cuts Ribbon on New West Valley Branch

West Valley, UT – November 21, 2019 – America First Credit Union (AFCU) held a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Friday, November 1 for its newest branch in West Valley. The branch, which opened on Oct. 21, is located at 5568 W 4100 S in West Valley. The opening of the branch marks AFCU’s 110 branch in Utah and the 130 branch in the U.S. The leading member-owned, not-for-profit cooperative financial institution branch is managed by David Le who has been part of the AFCU team for seven years and has been in a management role for four years. He’s worked with…

Feb 01, 2019

Security Update: It’s Time to File—Beware of Scams

As the tax season shifts into high gear, criminals also step up their schemes to rob you. They will impersonate IRS employees, set up fake sites to steal your data and deploy many other tactics. But there are ways to protect yourself: Dismiss calls, emails and texts from people who claim to represent the IRS—the agency only communicates via mail on official letterhead. Hang up, delete, delete. Don’t pay anyone who says he or she is from the government, needs a pre-paid debit card, and threatens to levy fines if you don’t comply. Never reply to emails, texts, pop-ups or…

Jan 11, 2019

She’s Having a Baby! (And Saving)

Congratulations are certainly in order if your family is growing. But even with good medical coverage, the costs of labor & delivery are considerable. The price for a normal birth without complications is usually in the thousands. Of course, it's always important to set aside funds when you're planning for a new baby, but there are ways to save & pay less. Before your due date The best way to save money is to be informed. Contact your insurance company and find out which expenses are covered. Discuss things like length of stay, medications, meals, and other procedures. Don't be…

Jan 04, 2019

What’s Your Return Policy?

Now that the holiday season dust has settled and most, if not all, of your Christmas decorations are stored, it's time to decide which gifts you're keeping and which ones you want to return. Maybe a shirt is the wrong size, or the family laptop you bought is a lemon—whatever the reason, here are some tips for making sure you don't get stuck with unwanted clutter. Review return dates Exchange timeframes largely depend on the vendors. For example, Kmart purchases can be returned within 30 days, whereas Target allows 90 days. It can also depend on what you buy. Costco…

Dec 28, 2018

Taking Inventory of Your Finances

At the end of the year, most businesses will take inventories in order to gather data, measure success, and learn from shortcomings. For many of the same reasons, conducting a personal inventory of your finances around this time is also a good idea. Here are some tips on how to do it right. Gather materials It's impossible to make accurate evaluations without having the complete story. Most of the information you need can be found on statements provided by your financial institution. Online statements allow you to quickly and easily find account summaries, loan information and tax documents for this…

Dec 21, 2018

Have Yourself a Frugal Little Christmas

After all the shopping and party prepping are done, your holiday budget may feel two sizes too small. If you want to boost your Christmas spirit, but don't feel like spending large sums of money, here are some inexpensive activities you can do with your family, on a date, or on your own this season. Decoration expedition Enjoying elaborate exterior decorations doesn't have to cost a lot—go on a drive and appreciate your neighbors' work. There are websites, apps & maps that identify impressive holiday displays, or you can explore and find them yourself. Many cities have lights in public…

Dec 14, 2018

Card Guard: Powerful Protection for your Transactions

Your financial information can be stolen at any time of the year, but people are particularly vulnerable during the holidays, just because everyone's spending more. But when you have Card Guard® from America First, you control when, where & how your Visas are used—giving you the best possible protection. Our revolutionary security app is free and available for Apple and Android devices. Download it, then log in to your account and pick the credit, debit and ATM cards you want to manage. Customizable Control If you misplace a credit card, for example, you can flip a switch and it will…

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