President's Blog

by Kerry Wahlen, President/CEO

Cash-In On Visa Rewards

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...

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0 Comments - Posted on January 13, 2016

Protection Against Data Breaches

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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0 Comments - Posted on October 7, 2014

Are You Financially Healthy?

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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0 Comments - Posted on September 4, 2014

Saving Your Family Money

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.

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0 Comments - Posted on June 12, 2014

Performance & Service

Over the years, Goldenwest has worked diligently to ensure our credit union is financially secure and positioned for well-managed growth. Protecting the assets of our members is a job we take most seriously. I’m pleased to report that our financial strength has been recognized recently by several independent ratings services.

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0 Comments - Posted on May 1, 2014

Benefits of Membership

It is spring, which means the sun is shining longer and the grass is getting greener. For many people, it’s an ideal time to prep gardens for planting and begin plans for summer vacations.

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0 Comments - Posted on April 10, 2014

Welcome To Our Credit Union Family

Congratulations to our team members at Goldenwest and USU Credit Unions on successfully completing the operating systems merger on March 1st. This extensive, multi-faceted process began last summer when USU Credit Union members voted to merge with Goldenwest Credit Union.

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0 Comments - Posted on March 10, 2014

2013 Financial Earnings Report

Goldenwest’s strategic merger with USU Credit Union continues to show positive results in our financial statements, as well as provide added value for our members. A recently released comprehensive report of the year-end combined financial statements from Goldenwest and USU Credit Union provides a closer look at our financial strength.

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0 Comments - Posted on February 7, 2014

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