News and Resources
Stay up to date on credit union news, check out our financial education resources, and see what our staff is up to in the communities that we serve.
M1 Welcomes Erin Strang to Board of Directors
M1 welcomes Erin Strang to our Board of Directors.Her leadership and vision will be instrumental as we strive to grow, enhance our services, and empower people in their journey of wellbeing.
Achieve Your Goals with Automatic Savings
Learn how to set up automatic transfers to your M1 savings account for effortless saving, achieving financial goals, and building a secure future.
M1 Stocks Farwell Elementary’s First Book Vending Machine
Members First Credit Union proudly helped Farwell Elementary launch its first-ever book vending machine, donating 295 books to inspire students to love reading.
Celebrating Teachers and Literacy on CU Kind Day
Members First celebrated CU Kind Day by supporting local teachers and donating books to foster community literacy.
A Note from our CEO, Carrie Iafrate
As the leaves begin to change, hear from our CEO, Carrie Iafrate, about how we’re fostering thriving workplaces at M1, embracing advancing technologies, and healthy growth through innovative approaches.
Bringing Joy Home: Donation Match Campaign Reaches Goal
Our The “Bringing Joy Home – Your Donation Matched” campaign recently raised an impressive $47,191 to support the Affordable Housing Alliance of Midland County (AHA).
M1 Golf Outing Raises $10,000
M1's sold-out 26th Annual Swinging for Scholarships Golf Outing raised $10,000 to support student success.
M1 Among Top 50 Best Credit Unions to Work For in 2024
Members First ranked 46th among the best credit unions to work for in the U.S., marking the second consecutive year recognized by American Banker.
Retirement Accounts 101
Retirement accounts can be confusing. While everyone knows the importance of saving for retirement, the variety of plans, how they work, and how much to contribute can be overwhelming.
A Note from our CEO, Carrie Iafrate
In her June 2024 note in the Members First 2024 Summer Newsletter, President & CEO, Carrie Iafrate celebrates summer and shares insights from the GALLUP® at Work Summit, highlighting the credit union’s commitment to thriving workplaces, which earned them the Best of the Best award for Online Banking Experience in the 2024 MemberXP survey.