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For many teachers, back-to-school season is spent trying to figure out how to incorporate financial education into their already packed syllabuses. Maine credit unions can…
New Property Tax Freeze for Maine Seniors
Earlier this year, the Maine Legislature passed a bill that will allow some older Mainers to freeze their property taxes. The law goes into effect…
Member Moment Offers Tips To Improve Your Credit Score
Maine Credit Unions recently created a new Member Moment video that offers some simple tips to help members improve their credit score. From paying bills…
Seven Ways to Save Money on College Textbooks
As part of Maine’s supplemental budget, Maine’s community colleges are offering students up to two years of tuition-free enrollment through the Free College Scholarship program.…
Frugal Fourth of July Celebrations
The biggest celebration of the summer is nearly here! Whether your members are planning a road trip or a family barbecue, they might be wondering…
What to Do After a Data Breach
The Financial Literacy Blog provides tips on what consumers can do if they have been impacted by a data breach. The information contained in this blog…
Make the Most of Your Membership. New Shared Branching Member Moment
Maine Credit Unions’ new Member Moment video highlights the benefits of Shared Branching. With over 170 branches in Maine and more than 5,600 participating branches…
Final Card Expiration
All debit cards expire within two to five years from the date of issuance. The Financial Literacy Blog explains why cards have expiration dates and steps to…
Celebrating Youth Financial Literacy
CUNA News highlights both the League and Community CU’s financial literacy offerings in this article about National Credit Union Youth Month.
New Member Moment Highlights the Convenience of Mobile Banking
Maine Credit Unions recently created a new Member Moment video that highlights the benefits of mobile banking. By using a credit union mobile banking app,…
The Path to Financial Wellness Is a Personal Journey
David Libby, President and CEO at Town & Country FCU, discusses the importance of getting a handle on your finances in this opinion editorial published…
Todd Mason Addresses Financial Literacy and Ending Hunger
League President/CEO Todd Mason wrote a letter to the editor that was published in Monday’s Press Herald explaining why “it’s never too early” to educate…
Aroostook County High Schools to Benefit from Virtual Financial Education
Spring is always a busy time for the Aroostook Chapter of Credit Unions. The Chapter devotes a significant amount of time and resources planning their…
Avoiding Bereavement Scams
No one wants to worry about being scammed while mourning the loss of a loved one. The Financial Literacy Blog explores various bereavement scams and…
New Pilot Program to Provide Financial Education at Food Pantries
Improving the financial lives of all Mainers is an important priority for Maine credit unions. To help us achieve this mission, the League has joined…
Let’s Celebrate National Credit Union Youth Month
April is here and it’s time to celebrate National Credit Union Youth Month and National Financial Literacy Month. While credit unions take financial education seriously…
Protecting Accounts With Two-Factor Authentication
With the world becoming increasingly digital, online accounts have been a prime target of scammers and fraudsters attempting to steal people’s personal information. The Financial…
Elevating the Transaction
CUNA News profiles Maine’s own Community CU and showcases the credit union’s financial wellness offerings.
New Member Moment Video and Financial Literacy Blog Highlight the Benefits of Refinancing
Maine Credit Unions recently created a new Member Moment video that highlight the benefits of refinancing. The latest Financial Literacy Blog dives into this topic…
Maximizing Your Unclaimed Property
Each year, millions of dollars go unclaimed by Maine residents. Unclaimed property includes money and other financial assets that are considered lost or abandoned by…
Student Loan Forgiveness Scams
Scammers are looking to prey on federal student loan borrowers who are seeking loan forgiveness. The Financial Literacy Blog explores these scams and shares some helpful…
Preventing Identity Theft
In honor of Identity Theft Awareness Week, the Financial Literacy Blog offers some helpful tips that credit unions can share with their members to help…
2022 National Credit Union Month Theme: ‘Save Small. Dream Big. at your credit union’
April is National Credit Union Youth Month, the time each year credit unions help teach and encourage kids to develop strong financial habits. This year’s theme is…
Talking to Your Partner About Money: Tips From the Financial Literacy Blog
According to a survey released last year, 40% of American adults who live with their significant other don’t know how much money their partner earns.…
What Members Should Know About Free At-Home COVID Testing
With a surge in Omicron-related COVID cases, more and more people are seeking at-home COVID rapid tests. At-home tests have become a popular option, however,…