Mar 10, 2017
Six Tips for First-Time Homebuyers

Six Tips for First-Time Homebuyers

Buying your first home can be intimidating. After all, making the leap from renting to ownership should not be taken lightly. However, with proper preparation and planning, you'll find it's not as scary as it seems. Here are six tips for first-time homebuyers. 1. Make Sure You're Ready Before purchasing a house, you'll need to be willing to plant some roots. It takes time to build equity and experts suggest staying in a home for at least five to seven years to make it worth the investment. Plus, selling isn't as easy as not renewing the lease on your apartment.…
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Mar 03, 2017
Standby Power: Unplug & Save

Standby Power: Unplug & Save

Take a moment to think about every device you have plugged in at home. Now consider how many of those actually need to be. The truth is, most electronics don't always have to be attached to outlets. In fact, many of these perpetually plugged-in gadgets still use power when they're turned off, costing you money you didn't even know you were spending. What Is the Standby Power Price Tag? The average household routinely leaves around 40 appliances plugged in 24 hours a day. The U.S. Department of Energy has estimated that standby power -- also known as leaking electricity, phantom…
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Mar 01, 2017
Sustaining the Principles at the Heart of our Credit Union

Sustaining the Principles at the Heart of our Credit Union

By John B. Lund, President & Chief Executive Officer Dear members, It's my privilege to thank you for your membership, loyalty, and confidence in America First. I’m also grateful for the opportunity to present an annual report of the credit union’s performance & initiatives. Our volunteer and employee team strives for excellence each and every day, remaining passionate about developing and delivering superior financial services. We experienced another outstanding year and are well-positioned for a bright and vibrant future. As we look forward in an ever-changing industry, I often ask myself why I would choose America First as my primary…
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Mar 01, 2017
Security Update: It’s Time to Tidy up your Online Abode

Security Update: It’s Time to Tidy up your Online Abode

To keep your electronic space safe & secure, you can take advantage of the following tips to remove clutter, upgrade technologies–a digital spring cleaning. Get rid of excess files. Go through your folders, including the recycle bin, and discard unused items. Organize media in labeled files. Streamline your desktop so it’s not inundated with icons that slow you down. Uninstall old programs that haven’t been loaded in ages, reducing the potential for malware. Create unique & strong passwords with a mix of characters and numbers. Back up important data. And please visit us here to learn more about safeguarding your resources.
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Mar 01, 2017
Bring us your Balances, Save Big & Get a Cash-Back Bonus

Bring us your Balances, Save Big & Get a Cash-Back Bonus

For a limited time, when you transfer balances from other institutions to your America First Visa® credit account, we’ll pay* you 3% of the amount you move! That’s right, instead of facing a balance-transfer fee, we'll deposit money in your account. Plus, you’ll benefit from: Low rates No annual fees Free Card Guard® mobile security Free identity theft recovery Much more Apply today. *Total cash return cannot exceed $300. Eligibility, terms & conditions apply. Offer valid through March 31, 2017. Incentive will be paid to member’s share savings account within three (3) calendar week of balance transfer. Not available on…
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Mar 01, 2017
Make the Most of your Return

Make the Most of your Return

Got a tax refund coming? Invest it in our certificate accounts and get even more out of your money. Rates are at their highest since 2010 and we have some amazing options with competitive dividends and terms: Bump & dedicated savings Flexible and ladder IRA & regular certificates Open yours today.
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