Nov 01, 2016
Gratitude for the Service of Others

Gratitude for the Service of Others

By John B. Lund, President & Chief Executive Officer On a recent visit to one of the country’s larger cities, I arrived several hours prior to my first meeting. With the extra time, I decided to go for a walk/run in an effort to get my daily steps in. As I headed down the street, I came upon a small park with a three-lane, quarter-mile track around the perimeter, which made it the ideal place to exercise without having to deal with traffic, etc. During my first lap, I noticed an older gentleman pushing a young man in a wheelchair who…
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Oct 25, 2016
October’s “Give Back” Winner! 10/25/16

October’s “Give Back” Winner! 10/25/16

With the arrival of fall, this season America First Credit Union is here to serve the community by giving back at various community events, including, Safe Street, a Halloween extravaganza! ! The locally owned and deeply rooted business will be launching their “Warm the Soles†program to help provide shoes to children in need. For more information, click here This segment is sponsored by America First Credit Union. Source
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Oct 01, 2016

Find the Hero Within

By John B. Lund, President and Chief Executive Officer What is a hero? Are they like characters we see in movies with supernatural skills, fancy gadgets, or special outfits? As part of an internal initiative, we brought in a group of kids ranging in age from two to 10. We posed a series of questions to them regarding the concept of heroes and recorded their responses. The wisdom and honesty of children is inspiring. To follow are excerpts of our inquiries and their answers. What is a hero to you? Someone who protects you. Someone who does good things and serves others,…
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Oct 01, 2016
Security Update: Maintaining Electronic Safety for all Seasons

Security Update: Maintaining Electronic Safety for all Seasons

Online security is important for your financial health, no matter the time of year. We’re here to provide you with some simple steps you can take to keep yourself safe during the busy fall months. • Malicious greetings -- Emails often invite recipients to click on a card, video, or animation. While some are harmless, cybercriminals can imbed viruses and spyware in them; open all file attachments and URLs with care. • Phishing for friends -- Social media is often where phishing attacks take place. Think twice about adding friends you don’t really know and never divulge personal data to anyone online.…
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Oct 01, 2016
Donate to End Hunger

Donate to End Hunger

There are many of our family, friends & neighbors who go without adequate food every week and those who don’t know where they will get their next meals. Thankfully, your generosity has always worked in opposition to this trend and we’re again asking you to ensure the Greater Good food drive is a lasting and successful tradition. We’ll be accepting canned & non-perishable items -- as well as other necessities, such as toothbrushes, diapers, soap and toilet paper -- at our branches through Saturday, October 22. You’ll be entered into a drawing for an Apple Watch for each contribution. And…
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Oct 01, 2016

Stop Dreaming & Start Driving!

America First provides affordable auto loans to help fuel your lifestyle. Choose your credit union and you’ll get: Rates as low* as 2.99% APR Easy & free online pre-approvals Terms of up to 84 months Unmatched member service Apply online, inside a branch, or ask your local dealership for America First financing. *Annual percentage rate, on approved credit, subject to change.  
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Sep 27, 2016
America First Give Back Winner 9/27/16

America First Give Back Winner 9/27/16

Not only does America First Credit Union help the community they serve with banking options, they also give back to the community! One of those ways is with their monthly "Give Back" award. We meet September's winner, Darnell Crockett! This Segment is Sponsored by America First Credit Union Source
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Sep 27, 2016
America First Credit Union Presented “Best Credit Union Website” in 2016 WebAward Competition

America First Credit Union Presented “Best Credit Union Website” in 2016 WebAward Competition

Riverdale, Utah – (Sept. 27, 2016) – America First Credit Union, a not-for-profit, member-owned financial institution servicing Utah and Nevada and the 12th largest credit union in the U.S. in terms of assets, took home the coveted “Best Credit Union Website” award from the 2016 Web Marketing Association's WebAward competition. Each year, the Web Marketing Association's WebAward Competition names the Best Credit Union website. Best websites are selected by judging the entered websites using seven criteria: design, ease of use, copywriting, interactivity, use of technology, innovation and content. Now in its 19th year, the WebAwards are recognized as the premier industry…
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Sep 12, 2016
America First Credit Union Launches 12th Annual Community Food Drive to Serve Those in Need

America First Credit Union Launches 12th Annual Community Food Drive to Serve Those in Need

Riverdale, Utah – (Sept. 12, 2016) – Dedicated to helping the underprivileged in the communities it services, Utah’s largest credit union, America First Credit Union today revs up its giving to serve others with the launch of its 12th Annual Community Food Drive, which runs through Saturday, Oct. 22. All locations throughout Utah and Southern Nevada will be accepting donations of non-perishable food items to distribute to local food pantries and food banks. In addition to the food drive, the community-focused credit union will donate $5,000 in turkeys to Utah Food Bank in preparation for the holiday season. All collected…
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