Arapahoe Credit Union

06/24/2026

Not only do we do first mortgages, we have the most awarded, local program for ‘em! The Colorado Home Mortgage team is available for absolutely anything, even if it is just starting questions. They are simply the best resource in the metro area.

06/22/2026

Congratulations to our 2026 scholarship award winners! Arapahoe Credit Union is awarding Rachel and Mattea $2,500 each for the coming academic year. Both have shown incredible personal achievements and contributions to the community.

We wish all our applicants the absolute best in the future! ACU is incredibly proud of our scholarship program and we hope you will all apply again in 2027.

06/18/2026

Heads up! ACU will be closed on Friday, June 19th, for Juneteenth. All virtual services will be available as normal.

06/15/2026

Enjoy the views! Colorado is home to 58 peaks above 14,000 feet and many are reasonably close and accessible. For an easier hike, you might consider Grays and Torreys. Find more here: https://www.14ers.com/14ers

06/09/2026

Young adults often need the most help in the financial world. If you know someone who is heading out into the world, you can do a lot worse than some starting information from the National Endowment for Financial education. Here are 40 in-depth tips from college hunting to getting a checking account up and running. https://www.nefe.org/initiatives/40-Money-Management-Tips.pdf

06/03/2026

Denver is an exciting place and can be fast paced for those interested and active. Are you enjoying all the area has to offer? Check out bike trails, city parks, golf courses, hiking and fishing locations. We have it all! https://www.denver.org/things-to-do/sports-recreation/

Find local hikes, excursions, parks, sporting events and other Denver recreation adventures. Get outdoors and start sightseeing!

05/27/2026

Like hiking, but don’t want to burn an entire day getting there? If you haven’t already, Red Rocks has several ranging from just over half a mile up to nearly seven. Fantastically gorgeous area and they’re an inexpensive way to get out! https://www.alltrails.com/parks/us/colorado/red-rocks-park

05/19/2026

A critical element of financial planning? Understand the concept of compound interest. Look up a compound interest calculator and see what happens to your savings over time and why it is so important.

05/14/2026

Improving your financial platform often comes down to simple calculations and records. This site will provide you some of the basic worksheets, calculators, and checklists to begin understanding where you might not have everything all together. https://www.mymoney.gov/mymoney-five-tools

Making the most of your money starts with five building blocks for managing and growing your money -- The MyMoney Five. Keep these five principles in mind as you make day-to-day decisions and plan your financial goals.

05/06/2026

Don’t miss out on ACU’s annual scholarship program. New and returning students are eligible and the odds are outstanding. You do need to be a member, but why wouldn’t you want to join Colorado’s most awarded credit union?