Aug 01, 2015

Hot Loans, Cool Prizes

Summers are always great. But at America First, they’re even better. Make the most of the sizzling season with our financial services -- and you’ll have a chance at some seriously sweet giveaways! Get affordable financing, open a new account, or use your America First Visa® Credit Card and you’ll be automatically entered to win our grand prize: a $10,000 loan payout! Plus, we’ll be offering a host of other items perfect for summer with our Pick your Prize contest. Read More....

Aug 01, 2015

Security Update: Keeping Kids Safe Online

Summer is in full swing and, although there are lots of outdoor activities going on, it’s also a season when children remain tethered to electronic devices. To follow are a couple of tips for keeping your kids cyber-secure. • Many youngsters carry smartphones these days, which keep them connected to each other and able to reach their parents in emergencies. It’s wise to be knowledgeable about the apps your kids are using on these phones and make sure they are downloaded from reputable stores, with the proper privacy disclosures and settings. • Apps sharing locations with friends and family can be useful,…

Aug 01, 2015

Handling your 401k when Changing Jobs

When you make a career switch, you also need to decide what you’re going to do with your 401k. Should you leave the funds where they are or take your plan with you? Should you roll the money into an Individual Retirement Account (IRA) or transfer it to your new employer? Here are some choices: • Take the money and run -- You can withdraw your 401k in a lump sum and use the funds to meet expenses or invest elsewhere. Because these distributions involve complex tax issues, it’s always wise to consult a professional for more information. • Another option is…

Aug 01, 2015

Guest Commentary: The Secret to Financial Performance

By Rex Rollo,Â Executive Vice President/Chief Financial OfficerA typical companyâ€™s mid-year financial performance report would include numerous fiscal measurements, such as net income, asset growth, cash flows, and net worth. In addition, comparisons between actual performance, budgeted goals, and projections would likely be drawn. Rest assured, America First Credit Union has either met or exceeded our targets in all of these indicators during the first half of 2015. Assets will exceed $7 billion before the year ends, our income is on budget, and our net worth ratio is at its highest level in seven years. These favorable numbers demonstrate yet another…

Jul 07, 2015

America First Credit Union Offers Hot Rates,Cool Prizes – “Summer Better Than Others” Loan Campaign

Click-to-Tweet: @afcu offers hot rates and cool prizes during summer loan campaign. Members can enter to win prizes through Aug. 28! americafirst.com/summer Riverdale, Utah – Diving head first into summer, America First Credit Union is offering low rates on auto, RV and home equity loans and will host a “Summer Better Than Others” campaign of giveaways, running through August 28. Members can take advantage of loan opportunities, while also being entered to win a selection of prizes awarded each day of the promotion, to include concert tickets, electronics, Disneyland vacations, and more. Members can take advantage of low rates to make their summer…

Jul 01, 2015

Security Update: Let Us Know if You’re Planning a Trip

It’s that time of year: family vacations, day excursions, maybe even the trip of a lifetime when you’re flying to Europe. There’s no better way to pay for these opportunities than with your America First Visa® Credit and Debit Cards. But before you leave, it’s important that you inform us you’re going to be traveling so we can take steps to guard your resources. Simply call 1-800-999-3961. That way, we can monitor and/or block transactions if they have a high probability of being fraudulent, and we can contact you if we see something that looks suspicious. And please remember to…

Jul 01, 2015

Another First from your Credit Union: Card Guard

America First works to provide you with products that protect your resources & enhance your convenience. Such as our new Mobile Banking innovation: Card Guard, security you control™. With Card Guard, you’ll have a revolutionary tool to manage your credit, debit and ATM cards, just by tapping your smartphone. Download the app & you’ll be able to: Turn your cards on and off whenever you like Determine where you want to use them Set per-transaction spending limits Allow card use only from merchants near your phone Much more Simply put, you decide how your cards are used. Select this link for…

Jul 01, 2015

Summer Better than Others!

Summers are always great. But at America First, they’re even better, with hot loans and cool prizes. Make the most of the season with our low-rate Auto, RV & Home Equity Loans -- and you’ll have a chance to win some seriously sweet prizes! Get an exceptional loan, open a new account, or use your America First Visa® credit card and you’ll be automatically entered to win our grand prize, a $10,000 loan payout! Plus, we’ll be offering a host of giveaways perfect for summer with our Pick Your Prize contest. Winners will choose from loan payments, Apple Watches, GoPro…

Jul 01, 2015

Love for a Man Never Met — the Legacy of Little Jimmy Fisher

Jun 30, 2015

America First Credit Union Continues Growth in Southern Nevada with the Opening of Horizon Branch

Newest branch marks 13 locations servicing Southern Nevada membership Las Vegas – America First Credit Union, a leading member-owned, not-for-profit cooperative financial institution, will welcome the public with the opening of its newest location at 10608 South Eastern Avenue, Suite E Henderson, NV. Having officially opened its doors to the public on Monday, June 29, Horizon is the 13th America First branch location servicing members in Southern Nevada. Kylee Cinnamon will service as branch manager of the Horizon location. Cinnamon is a Las Vegas native, graduating from Silverado High School. Cinnamon began her career as a teller with America First…