January 16, 2015

In so many ways, 2014 was a tremendously successful and historic year for Goldenwest Credit Union. Thanks to our strategic merger with USU Credit Union, historically low rates combined with an optimistic economic outlook, and the extraordinary efforts of our employees, Goldenwest has achieved success across a broad array of financial metrics.

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December 4, 2014

One of the highlights of the year is distributing earnings to our members through the bonus dividend program. For the first time in Goldenwest history, the year-end bonus dividend will exceed one million dollars. What makes this

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November 7, 2014

DepositAccounts.com has given Goldenwest an A+ grade for overall institution health.

October 7, 2014

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.

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September 4, 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.

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August 7, 2014

Recently, a well-known local real estate agent contacted me about his client who wanted to purchase a home in the Ogden area. The agent was concerned the potential home buyer wasn’t getting the best financing options presented to him by a different mortgage broker. Like all good Realtors, this agent wanted to ensure his client received honest and fair financing options from a knowledgeable, local mortgage originator.

July 1, 2014

In July 1847, Brigham Young declared “This is the Right Place” and soon thereafter the Mormon Pioneers settled the territory now known as Utah. Out of necessity, the pioneers had to be self-reliant and depend on each other for survival. They worked together in the spirit of unity to build thriving communities from their meager resources. Many merchants combined their resources to form cooperatives that helped provide goods and services at lower costs to participating members.

June 12, 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.