May
01, 2015
Apr
07, 2015
America First Credit Union Gets ‘Wild About Saving’ During Nation Credit Union Youth Month
Riverdale, Utah – In celebration of National Credit Union Youth Month and in maintaining its strong dedication to youth financial literacy, America First Credit Union gets ‘Wild About Saving’ with a savings account contest that will run through the month of April, culminating Thursday, April 30. Members aged zero through 17 who deposit money into a Share Savings Account during the month of April will be entered into eligible drawings for a $25 deposited into their account and $1,000 Coverdell Education Savings Account. Ten winners will receive a $25 deposited into their account and four winners will receive $1,000 deposited…
Apr
01, 2015
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Apr
01, 2015
Security Update: On Guard against Identity Theft
According to Reuters, millions of people find themselves victims of identity theft every year. It can happen to anyone, but here are five easy steps you can take to help protect yourself: Do not list your Social Security and driver’s license numbers on your checks. Install antivirus and anti-spyware software on your home computer & mobile devices. Never provide anyone who calls or emails you with your personal or account data. Your credit union will never contact you first and ask you for your information. Never write your Personal Identification Number (PIN) on any card or on a piece of…
Mar
26, 2015
America First Credit Union Kicks Off 2015 Growth With Opening of Lehi Branch Location
Riverdale, Utah – America First Credit Union will welcome residents of Lehi City with the opening of its newest location at 1238 East Timpanogos Highway in Lehi, Utah on Monday, April 6. The new branch is the 110th location for the credit union servicing Utah and Southern Nevada. The first branch opening of 2015, the Lehi branch signifies a strong start to the year for the credit union. Michael Crossley will serve as branch manager of the Lehi location. Crossley began his career with America First Credit Union more than 30 years ago in 1982 when he started at the…
Mar
02, 2015
Security Update: Digital Spring Cleaning
To keep your electronic life safe & secure, you can take advantage of the following tips to remove clutter, upgrade technologies, and perform a digital spring cleaning. 1. Get rid of excess files. Go through all of your folders, including the recycle bin, and discard items no longer in use. 2. Organize all forms of media in labeled folders. 3. Streamline your desktop so it isn’t inundated with icons that slow boot-up times. 4. Uninstall programs you never or rarely initiate, reducing the potential for malware. 5. Update your passwords by making them unique, never the same, and having different…
Feb
27, 2015
America First CU Helps Special Needs Students Purchase Snow Boots in Financial Literacy Activity
Riverdale, Utah – A true proponent of the credit union philosophy of ‘people helping people,’ America First Credit Union donated funds for snow boots to the students of Transition Academy at Jordan Valley School on 2/3/15. In a learning activity created to teach the students about financial literacy, each student received a VISA gift card for the purchase of snow boots to be used for upcoming school field trips. Most students in the Transition Academy at Jordan Valley School, which is Canyons District’s school for students with severe disabilities, had never before used a credit or debit card to purchase…
Feb
01, 2015
Security Update: Don’t Fall Victim to Cybercrime
The proliferation of online & electronic scams isn’t slowing down, but there are ways you can avoid becoming a victim. It’s always a good idea to take the following steps to prevent theft and enhance your safety: Create different passwords for all of your applications and change them frequently. Don't leave your home computer on all the time -- it’s like leaving a door unlocked. Think before you click. Never blindly open attachments or links. Use free antivirus or protective software. Add a firewall to your system to prevent unauthorized users from gaining access. Report any fraud attempt to us…
