The latest Financial Literacy Blog explores the benefits of shopping around to secure the best interest rate when taking out a loan.

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…

The Financial Literacy Blog explores some considerations business owners should take when considering an expansion. This important topic is broken down with a helpful pros…

Credit unions in Maine can utilize two important training programs to help keep their older members safe from financial exploitation: Senior$afe and AARP’s BankSafe. In a…

Mobile payment apps are becoming increasingly popular across all demographics. While these apps can be used as an alternative to credit or debit cards, many …

On August 26, the federal eviction moratorium ended for everyone after it had been extended  by the Center for Disease Control and Prevention. With many…

Amid rising COVID-19 numbers and the uncertainty of in-person teaching opportunities, Maine credit unions are encouraged to offer the new Virtual Financial Fitness Fair to…

Atlantic FCU will present a virtual credit score seminar on September 22 from 5:30-6:00 pm. Experienced financial professionals will offer insights and valuable tips to…

Having just celebrated the unofficial end of summer last weekend, planning for the holidays probably isn’t top of mind for many of us. But if…

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, all federal student loan borrowers were automatically placed in a period of mandatory administrative forbearance in March of 2020. With…

A home is often considered a person’s most valuable asset. But what happens to your home after you die? Jen Burke, League Public Affairs &…

Maine CUs’ created a new “Member Moment” video highlighting the convenience of Shared Branching for college students. With students leaving their hometowns—even the state for…

TikTok has become the place to go for new dances, music, viral recipes—and now, financial education! If you’re looking for quick, digestible personal finance advice,…

The latest Financial Literacy Blog examines wants versus needs and explains the popular 50/30/20 model. This helpful article is worth sharing with members to help…

Maine Credit Unions created a new “Member Moment” video simplifying the concept that anyone can join a credit union. With over 200 locations across the…

Maine Credit Unions recently drafted an article for Amjambo Africa about the pros and cons of remittance methods. The article will appear in the newspaper’s…

According to the National Council on Aging, one in ten Americans over the age of 60 will experience some form of elder abuse. Financial exploitation…

Maine Credit Unions created a new “Member Moment” video describing what a credit union is and how banking with a credit union can help you…

The Financial Literacy Blog examines the Child Tax Credit and the financial benefits that many families will begin to receive in July.

In an effort to provide businesses financial relief for pandemic-related losses, a number of government-funded loans and grants have been made available. While assistance programs…

Maine Credit Unions created a new “Member Moment” video to raise awareness about grandparent scams. Grandparent scams are cons that prey on older relatives. These…

Just in time for National CU Youth Month and National Financial Literacy Month, Maine Credit Unions debuted a new Virtual Financial Fitness Fair. Since launching…

Understanding the different types of checks that are available can be confusing. To help break down this important topic, Jake Holmes, the League’s Financial Literacy…

This week, Maine Credit Unions created a new “Member Moment” video highlighting the Virtual Financial Fitness Fair. The video provides an overview of the fun…

It’s that time of year! Every April, National CU Youth Month encourages kids to develop healthy habits by making savings fun and exciting. This campaign…