CU News - Fall 2024
Here's the latest news and announcements for the members of Arizona Financial Credit Union.
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Here's the latest news and announcements for the members of Arizona Financial Credit Union.
President's Message
Great news! I’m thrilled to announce we have been recognized by Newsweek as one of America’s Best Regional Banks & Credit Unions for 2025.
Find out more in my update and get the latest on our ATM upgrade and branch expansion plans.
Upcoming Fee Changes, March & August
In March and August, we will be making changes to our schedule of fees.
Periodically we review our fees to ensure they are adequate to cover costs, are in alignment with other providers, and reflect our values as a not-for-profit credit union.
The fee changes are to existing fees, except where noted. We have also eliminated some fees.
2024 tax forms available online
Starting with the 2024 tax year, the credit union will no longer mail tax forms unless you’ve previously opted to receive your monthly account statements by mail.
Your 1099-INT and 1098 forms for 2024 are available in your online account. You can also check your December 2024 account statement for important year-end account information like year-to-date interest and dividend amounts paid.
To access your statements, log in to your account from our website, then click Additional Services > Online Statements.
If you need assistance, please contact Member Services at 602-683-1000.
Local Causes Grants: $200,000 awarded
We recently awarded over $200,000 in grants to Arizona nonprofits as part of our Local Causes debit card giveback program – with the top recipient, Karuna Horse Rescue and Sanctuary, receiving $27,500.
Thanks to our members for voting and helping us select the latest Arizona nonprofit organizations. Congratulations to our 16 grants recipients!
- $27,500 - Karuna Horse Rescue and Sanctuary
- $17,500 - Autism Society of Greater Phoenix
- $12,500 - A Permanent Voice
- $12,500 - Arizona State Fire Training Committee
- $12,500 - BASE Arizona
- $12,500 - Help a Dog Smile Rescue
- $12,500 - United Sound
- $12,500 - Agua Fria Food and Clothing Bank
- $10,000 - Confidence Kits, Inc.
- $10,000 - Friends of the Quartzsite Food Bank
- $10,000 - Larry Thomas Youth Development
- $10,000 - The Joy Bus
- $10,000 - Young & Empowered Women
- $10,000 - Lights Camera Discover
- $10,000 - Little Humble Entrepreneurs Foundation
- $10,000 - She Thrives Foundation
Watch the awards ceremony on our YouTube channel.
Do you know a nonprofit in need of funding?
Local nonprofits can apply for a grant at ArizonaFinancial.org/Grant. The application period for 2025 will be announced on our website later this year.
About our Local Causes giveback program
Every time you make a purchase with your desert-themed Local Causes Visa® debit card, the credit union contributes to the Arizona Financial Community Fund – then awards the funds to smaller nonprofit organizations throughout Arizona to support their programs.
Since launching the Local Causes debit card in August of 2020, we have distributed more than $500,000 to local nonprofits serving our community in the areas of education, community services, children and youth, sustainability, animal welfare, and public safety.
Free personal financial management tool
Make managing your money easier this year with our free Money Management tool – available from your online and mobile account.
Our online personal financial management tool can be used to help track spending, creating budgets and seeing your entire financial picture in one place. You can even view accounts at other credit unions and banks.
Get started!
Just log in to your account and look for the Money Management link. It’s under the More tab in the mobile app and the Manage Money tab in online banking.
Savings tip: Use more than one savings account to track goals
One pro tip for reaching your financial goals is to use separate savings accounts for your financial goals – like saving for a wedding, new car or vacation.
Arizona Financial members can open up to 10 different savings accounts!
You can give each account its own nickname (e.g., emergency fund, new car, vacation, etc.).
Lastly, to make saving easy – set up automatic transfers from your checking account.
To get started, log in to online banking and click Additional Services > Open Additional Accounts.
Drive into a new car and save
Want to get a new ride for a great price this year – without the hassle of car shopping?
With our partners at Members’ Auto Center, you can shop online or let them do the legwork for you.
Plus, members can get a 0.25% discount on their Arizona Financial auto loan when purchasing through Members' Auto Center.
Get started at ArizonaFinancial.org/MAC
Senior insurance webinars, now recorded
Do you have questions about Medicare coverage or Long-Term Care? We offer no-cost educational webinars so you can get all the information you need.
With our recorded webinars, now you can learn about our senior insurance solutions for Medicare when it's convenient for you.
For details and to register, visit ArizonaFinancial.org/Workshops
Youth Corner: Activities to build financial skills
For February and March we’re excited to introduce two engaging opportunities for your kids to learn and grow.
Online Business Challenge: Kids in grades K-8 can compete in our Online Business Challenge in February and March. Learn more to sign up.
Monthly Activity: Download our printable to introduce kids to the U.S. Presidents on currency.
Learn more here.
