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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,…
The Atlantic FCU Foundation Awards $10,000 Grant to ProsperityME
The Atlantic FCU Foundation is proud to announce it has awarded ProsperityME a $10,000 grant to help promote, teach, and enhance financial skills and literacy.…
New Member Moment Highlights the Benefits of Mobile Apps
Maine Credit Unions’ created a new “Member Moment” video highlighting the many benefits of mobile apps. Using this mobile technology, members can stay current with…
How To Get Tax Refunds Sooner
The Internal Revenue Service is set to open the 2021 tax filing season on January 24. As members start their preparation, the Financial Literacy Blog…
Student Loan Forbearance Extended Until May 2022
President Joe Biden extended the student loan forbearance period to May 1, 2022. For those with student loans, the Financial Literacy Blog breaks down exactly…
Protecting Your Finances With Insurance In the New Year
The Financial Literacy Blog explores the benefits of having insurance and why members should consider a number of insurance options to help protect their financial futures.
League Debuts Maine Credit Unions’ Elementary Curriculum
Providing financial education to Mainers of all ages and from all backgrounds is an important priority for both the League and Maine’s credit unions. To…
How to Save at the Gas Pump
Credit unions work hard to help their members when their financial situations change. Given the rising costs for fuel, the latest Financial Literacy Blog offers…
The Benefits of Rate Shopping
The latest Financial Literacy Blog explores the benefits of shopping around to secure the best interest rate when taking out a loan.
How To Maximize Your Hazard Payment
This week’s Financial Literacy Blog examines the one-time disaster relief payments that the state of Maine is preparing to send to taxpayers. The post shares…