by Kerry Wahlen, President/CEO
As we celebrate the 80th anniversary of the Credit Union this year, I’ve found myself studying our history. The Credit Union was founded on May 13, 1936 in the midst of the Great Depression by employees of the Ogden Railway and Depot Company.
0 Comments - Posted on May 21, 2016
Julie and I use our Goldenwest Rewards credit card account to pay for everything. Even small, daily purchases are made with the credit card. We’ve been using the credit card as our primary purchase card for more than 15 years, and encourage our grown children to do the same for a number of reasons:
0 Comments - Posted on April 14, 2016
If you’re enjoying lower gas prices, then you’ll be thrilled at what you could be saving on your mortgage with the recent drop in rates. In the past few weeks, home loan rates have taken an unexpected dip which has led to an increase in home purchases and mortgage refinances.
0 Comments - Posted on March 4, 2016
Goldenwest Credit Union had a banner year in 2015 marked with substantial growth and notable achievements. Our charge to operate a fiscally-sound credit union is a stewardship we take most seriously. We are always looking ahead at the future needs of our membership. As such, we have made significant investments in our branch network, member support departments and technological development.
0 Comments - Posted on January 28, 2016
The only payment card I carry is The Aggie Card, which is the USU Credit Union branded Visa Rewards Card. I use it all the time to earn Extra Awards points. I’ve even set-up our recurring...
0 Comments - Posted on January 13, 2016
I was among the thousands of Goldenwest members who were notified last month that my personal Visa card information may have been compromised as a result of making a purchase at Home Depot. More than 56 million credit and debit card customers have been affected by this massive data breach.
0 Comments - Posted on October 7, 2014
One of my favorite quotes is “You can’t manage what you don’t measure.” I believe that statement is particularly true when it comes to managing personal and family finances. My wife and I have always strived to live within a budget. Maintaining a healthy financial situation has provided our family with security and peace of mind.
0 Comments - Posted on September 4, 2014
For years, Goldenwest has touted the fact that we can help families save money with our low mortgage loan rates and competitive fees. Recently, I was talking to my brother-in-law and his wife about a home they were selling. They had a prospective buyer whose offer was contingent on the seller pay the closing costs.
0 Comments - Posted on June 12, 2014
