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All About IRAs

At America First, we provide a diverse range of vehicles that can help you ensure your resources are there for you during all of life’s important stages.We also provide Individual Retirement Account (IRA) investment accounts through CUSO Financial Services, L.P. (CFS).

IRAs are certainly one of the most powerful tools available to you. Even if you’re contributing to a 401(k) or other plan at work, you should also consider investing in an IRA.

Traditional IRAs: The only requirements for opening and contributing to a traditional IRA are having taxable compensation or earned income through employment, and you have to be under age 70½. Deposits can have significant tax advantages if you quality. Annual distributions are required after the age listed above until the funds are exhausted.

Make the Most of your Equity

When you think of home loans, think America First…first.

Just take a look at our Fixed for Five Equity Line of Credit:

• Rates as low as 3.74% APR*

• No closing costs

• Available funds when you need them

• Fixed rate adjusts only once every five years

• Perfect for recurring expenses

Apply in minutes here or stop by a branch near you.

*On approved credit, subject to change, terms & conditions. Equal Housing Lender.

Security Update: Staying Protected in an Online World

In today’s 24/7 culture, where everything is electronic and moves at lightning speed, it’s essential to stay alert and protect yourself against fraud. Here are some tips that can help:

• Review your credit at least once a year from each of the three national reporting agencies. These are available to you without a cost here.

• Monitor your account activity as often as possible, easily and conveniently, with free Online & Mobile Banking. Check for unauthorized transactions, verify your purchases, and accomplish so much more.

The Power of Respect

America First Credit Union Continues the Giving With 11th Annual Community Food Drive

Riverdale, Utah – Dedicated to helping the underprivileged in the communities it services, America First Credit Union today launches its 11^th Annual Community Food Drive, which runs through Saturday, Oct. 24 at all 112 Utah and Southern Nevada locations. All branches will be accepting donations of non-perishable food items to distribute throughout 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 items will be donated to the Utah Food Bank, Three Square Las Vegas, Cappallappa Family Reserve Center and Dixie Care and Share.

According to the Utah Food Bank, one in six Utahns and one in five Utah children live in poverty and are unsure of when they’ll have their next meal, and about 472,000 Utahns risk missing a meal each day. The latest U.S. Department of Agriculture report states that about 16-percent of Nevada households are food insecure and about 14-percent in Utah.

You’re Covered with America First

We have all your home loan needs under one roof.

Apply at an America First location near you for the best in affordable:

• Mortgages

• Home Equity Loans

• Home Equity Lines of Credit

• Construction & Lot Loans

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Security Update: Online Employment Scams are on the Rise

More and more, people are seeking employment online but some may be inadvertently placing themselves at risk of identity theft.

The FBI has investigated scams where criminals are searching job boards for personal information, particularly posted resumés with Social Security numbers and other details.

Here are some tips to help protect yourself:

•Don’t include your identifying data or physical address — simply list an email at which you can be reached.

•Never agree to wire a portion of a check or deposit back to a company representative who tells you this is required to be hired. Most times, the initial check or deposit is fraudulent and will be returned against your account, which means you’ll be liable for the entire amount.

Choose your Credit Union for Low-rate Auto Loans

Look to us — first — to save on your next vehicle purchase or refinance.

We offer:

• Loan rates as low as 2.99% APR

• Flexible terms and payment options

• The best in quality service

• And more

Apply today.

Free Services Add Value to and help Simplify your Busy Life

By John B. Lund, President and Chief Executive Officer

Have you left your credit or debit card at a restaurant by accident and been panicked as you call or rush back, hoping itâ€™s still there and has not been fraudulently used? Or youâ€™ve waded through the inconvenience of having your card reissued because your information has been compromised at a local or national merchant?

Most of us can relate these situations and the experience can be very frustrating. To help put your mind at ease about using your America First VisaÂ® Debit and Credit Cards, we are proud to offer unique — and free — tools.

Card Guardâ„¢ is a Mobile Banking innovation that puts you in complete control of how, when, and where your cards are used. Download the application on your smartphone and youâ€™ll be able to turn your cards on or off in real time. Additionally, you can allow card use only in certain geographic locations, at merchants and service providers you determine, and you can set threshold dollar amounts for transactions.

Beyond controlling how your cards are used, you can also receive immediate alerts regarding transactions and attempted transactions. Card Guardâ€™s monitoring feature allows you to verify that all of your account activity is legitimate.

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America First Credit Union Encourages Photo Submissions for Back-to-School Facebook Contest

-One lucky winner will be awarded a $500 VISA gift card-

Riverdale, Utah – In the spirit of the Back-to-School season and to lessen the financial burden of costs associated with school clothing and supplies, America First Credit Union has launched a photo contest on its Facebook page, encouraging submissions from parents of children partaking in the first day of school. One lucky winner will be awarded a $500 VISA gift card to help lessen what can be an expensive time for families.

Members and social media followers are invited to participate by submitting a photo on the America First Facebook page through Wednesday, Aug. 26. For more information, read the contest rules and regulations.

For more information, visit www.americafirst.com, America First Credit Union on Facebook, Twitter, @AmericaFirst on Instagram and Pinterest.