Jul 01, 2018

Remembering

By John B. Lund,Â President & Chief Executive Officer I was recently in a meeting during which our group leader discussed the importance and value of remembering where we came from, those who were a positive influence, and those helping to shape who we are. After some introductory comments, he turned the time over to us, allowing many to share their meaningful memories. It was an especially uplifting and motivational experience to hear heartfelt stories of parents, teachers, coaches, friends, even brief acquaintances and others observed from a distance. This exercise stirred recollections of my own, some of which I hadn’t…

Jul 01, 2018

Stay Connected to Your Finances with Text Alerts

Take financial control with immediate fraud alerts from America First. Check your phone for free, real-time texts that tell you when a transaction is suspicious. We’ll ask if the purchase was legitimate and you can simply reply with YES or NO. It’s already set up and provided without a cost to all America First Visa® cardholders. Just look for the sender AFCU FRAUD or the short code 28799 to verify the message—it’s a safe & secure way to monitor your account. And if you don’t want to receive alerts, just send STOP or CANCEL and we’ll take care of the rest.…

Jul 01, 2018

Before You Go, Let Us Know

It’s that time of year again: family vacations, weekend getaways, maybe even the trip of a lifetime. And there’s no better way to pay than with your America First Visa® cards. But before you leave, please inform us so we can guard your resources. Call 1-800-999-3961 or log in to free online banking, use the other services tab, then look for the Visa traveling form in the bottom-left corner.

Jun 29, 2018

Disneyland Vacations: Five Key Things to Know

Prior planning is one of the best ways to save when you’re going on vacation. And if you’re visiting Disneyland® this summer, here are five things you should know about the 2018 season, courtesy of our partners at Get Away Today: In April, Disneyland kicked off Pixar Fest with a new fireworks show and the return of two parades. Together Forever—A Pixar Nighttime Spectacular will take place at Disneyland, along with the Pixar Play parade. In Disney California Adventure, you’ll find the return of Paint the Night parade and you can watch some Pixar shorts in the Sunset Theater. Be…

Jun 26, 2018

“Give Back” Winners For June 2018

Want to experience some summer fun? America First Credit Union offers low-rate loans to help fund your road trips, camping or any other fun summer activities. PLUS meet this month's Give Back winner, Vinnie Mannino! He's helped raised money for wounded soldiers and their families. For more information, go to AmericaFirst.com Source

Jun 22, 2018

America First opens remodeled branch at Kearns Harmons

For Immediate Release: America First opens remodeled branch at Kearns Harmons Utah’s largest credit union opens newly remodeled branch inside Harmons Grocery Riverdale, Utah – (Friday, June 22, 2018) – Utah’s largest credit union, America First Credit Union, will open the doors to the newly-remodeled Kearns Harmons branch on Monday, June 25, 2018. The Kearns Harmons branch located at 4874 W. 6200 S., received a remodel in order to provide its members with an upgraded experience. Kristen Dietz, the branch manager of the Kearns Harmons grocery store branch, has been working for America First for three years, and became manager…

Jun 22, 2018

Freezer Meals: Store Up Some Cold, Hard Savings

Freezer meals are becoming an increasingly popular way to save time. But did you know that they can also save you money? If you've ever thought about freezing your meals, here are some way to get the most out of your efforts. What are freezer meals? When we say freezer meals, we're not talking about store-bought TV dinners that heat up in the microwave. These are home-cooked breakfasts, lunches and dinners that you make and store for later. A surprising variety of foods can be frozen to feed your family, including soups, sandwiches and casseroles. You can also freeze partial…

Jun 20, 2018

How you fund your fun this summer

Nicole Cypers, from America First Credit Union joined us to help you FUND your FUN this summer!If you're thinking about getting something like a boat, RV or UTV for the entire family to enjoy, interest rates are still low and their quick and easy loan process can get you out there having fun in no time!If you are wanting to enjoy some fun in the sun without the stress visit www.americafirst.com to get started on the loan process! Source

Jun 15, 2018

More Financial Tips from Dads

We learned so much from last year's post, so here's another round of financial wisdom from local dads just in time for Father's Day. Tyler Finances can be scary and intimidating if you don’t take the time to acquaint yourself with them. While sitting down each month and setting your budget doesn’t sound fun or enjoyable, it makes a big difference. The more you do it, the more comfortable you'll become and the more confident you'll be. Understanding your limitations is important, because it allows you to know your financial flexibility. Make a budget each month and push yourself to stick to…

Jun 08, 2018

The Write Way to Fill Out a Check

With today's quick ways to pay, such as credit cards & online transfers, writing personal checks is like a lost art. However, on the rare occasion you need to use a paper check, here are some tips on how to do it correctly. Date Being consistent will help identify check fraud, should it ever arise. When it comes to dates, some people put the month first, while others use the day. To avoid confusion, spell out the month in that field. Also, double-check the year during the first few months of the year, when you're still getting used to the…