May 31, 2016

America First Credit Union Continues Second Quarter Growth with Opening of Jeremy Ranch Branch

Riverdale, UTAH – Utah’s largest credit union, America First Credit Union, continues its growth in second quarter 2016 with the opening of its newest branch location at 3151 W. Kilby Road. Serving members in Park City area and beyond, Jeremy Ranch welcomes members as it officially opens its doors today, Tuesday, May 31. Jeremy Ranch is the fourth America First branch to open thus far in 2016 for a total of 117 branch locations servicing Utah and Nevada. The Jeremy Ranch branch will be led by Branch Manager, Nate Hathaway. A part of the credit union his entire life, Hathaway holds…

May 31, 2016

May’s Give Back Winner! 5/31/16

Every month,America First Credit Union teams up with The Morning Blend to give back to someone making a difference in the community! Today, we meet May's winner, and learn about a new initiative starting at America First! This Segment is Sponsored By: America First Credit Union Source

May 25, 2016

America First Credit Union Launches Innovation Center in Downtown Salt Lake City

Financial institution gives members a voice to shape the “branch of the future,” and the future of banking RIVERDALE, Utah – America First Credit Union, a leading member-owned, not-for-profit cooperative financial institution, will launch its newest venture, the America First Credit Union Innovation Center, located in the center of City Creek Center in Downtown Salt Lake City, Utah next month. The America First Innovation Center will not serve as a traditional branch, but a collaborative hub to showcase the latest innovative solutions and give members and consumers a greater voice in shaping how they want to be served in the…

May 23, 2016

Handing out 10,000 dollars in scholarships, Karl Winsness earns High 5 award

Nomination letter sent in by Felicia McClure: I would like to nominate Karl Winsness for a High 5 award, because Karl has started a scholarship for children who have parents that are incarcerated, or who are habitually incarcerated. The scholarship has been mostly funded by Karl himself, he reaches out to get donations, but usually doesn't have much luck. Karl says children are the forgotten victims of crime. When their parents get locked up who do they have, usually no one. And they end up following in the same foot steps as their parents. This scholarship gives children the chance…

May 18, 2016

Get the Most out of Your Credit Union Membership

Work the perks and get the most out of your local credit union membership. Nicole Cypers shares several discounts available through America First Credit Union. Source

May 18, 2016

Watch The Parents of a Preemie Get the Surprise of a Lifetime

Carter Lee Lopez was born four months early in December, at only 24 weeks. He weighed just 2 pounds, before scarily dropping down to 1 pound, 11 ounces after his kidneys shut down. "I was told that he might not survive," mom Breanna Lopez recalls. "That was the scariest day of my life, the thought of my son not surviving a day to see the love this world would bring him." Amazingly, Carter did survive. But a long journey lay ahead for both the tiny little boy and his parents Breanna and husband Robert, a military pilotâ€”and it got even…

May 16, 2016

America First Strolls in Support of 10th Anniversary of West Haven Elementary Cancer Walk

-Joined by the Utah Jazz dancers and Jazz Bear, the credit union encourages community and public to help meet $10,000 goal for 10th annual event May 20- Riverdale, Utah – America First Credit Union will once again join in the cause to raise monies for the American Cancer Society alongside West Haven Elementary School during its 10th Annual Hawk Walk 7 a.m., Friday, May 20. Hosted by West Haven students, the mini Relay-for-Life raises funds for the American Cancer Society. Since its inception in 2007, the Hawk Walk has raised more than $47,000 for the American Cancer Society. As part of…

May 02, 2016

Members Exercise their Democratic Credit Union Privileges

By John B. Lund, President and Chief Executive Officer For 77 years, America First members have voted to elect a volunteer Board of Directors to provide strategic and philosophical guidance that ensures our credit union’s safety, soundness, and ongoing ability to deliver financial value. This democratic exercise takes place at our annual meeting, which was held April 19, 2016 in Ogden, Utah. Joining us were local officials, credit union & industry representatives, and community stakeholders. Lyle Adams, Chair of the Board Elections Committee, oversaw the balloting, during which America First Directors Barney Chapman, Kenlon Reeve, and Michael Roden were elected…

May 02, 2016

Security Update: Getting in Cyber Shape

Now is a great time to get your cyber security in top shape. And we have a quick and easy workout to help protect you against these constant threats. · Create complicated passwords using numeral-letter combinations, as well as special characters for each of the social media platforms you use. Having one uniform code is an open invitation to criminals. · Don’t leave your passwords short and related to your personal information, such as your pet’s name, birthdays, etc. People seeking to defraud you commonly use search engines to discover all kinds of things about you. · Remember to change…

May 02, 2016

Invest in your Economic Health

The America First Financial Solutions program, through CUSO Financial Services, LP (CFS), makes available insurance and investment products that complement those offered by the credit union. You can take advantage of these services to help you meet your personal financial objectives, whether you’re saving for a home, providing a college education to your children, or planning a comfortable retirement. A CFS advisor at America First Financial Solutions works with you to develop a plan that includes the following: • 401k and thrift savings plan rollovers • Retirement planning • Stocks & bonds • Mutual funds • Annuities • Life insurance & long-term care • Higher education planning…