Junior Achievement of Maine provides financial education to elementary, middle, and high school students across the state and is looking for volunteers. Would you be…
Can You Spot the Signs of Elder Financial Abuse?
With one in nine older Americans experiencing a form of financial abuse, do you know the signs you should be looking for to help protect…
People Helping People in Auburn
The League was pleased to serve as one of the sponsors of a spaghetti dinner benefiting Auburn resident Barbara Hinckley, who lost her life savings…
How to Keep Your Financial New Year’s Resolution
Approximately 80% of resolutions made in January fail by the second week of February. Those statistics can be discouraging. That’s why the League’s Financial Literacy…
How to Avoid Unanticipated Holiday Expenses
While the holidays are often full of joy and laughter, the season can become stressful very quickly. In his latest blog, Jake Holmes, the League’s…
Prevent Elder Financial Abuse with BankSafe Training
AARP has created a free online program called BankSafe to help credit unions detect and combat elder financial abuse.
Social Security Administration Launches New Online Form for Reporting Fraud
The Social Security Administration and its Inspector General announced the launch of a new online form for reporting Social Security-related scams.
Fraud Alert: Secret Shopper Checks Are Circulating Again
In an effort to keep you apprised of the latest security threats, the League wants to alert you about new fraudulent cashier’s checks circulating within…
Financial Education From the Comforts of Home
Maine credit unions are committed to educating people of all ages and backgrounds about financial literacy. But what happens when holding a traditional Financial Fitness…
Fraud Alert: Shared Branching Network
Fraudulent cashier’s checks are circulating within the Shared Branching network. The checks appear to be originating from Triangle Credit Union and Louisiana Federal Credit Union…
Inmates at Windham Correctional Facility Receive Financial Education
On October 25, the York County Chapter of Credit Unions hosted a Financial Fitness Fair at the Maine Correctional Facility in Windham. The chapter has…
Benefits of Running Debit as Credit
Jake Holmes, the League’s Financial Literacy Outreach Coordinator, discusses the benefits of running a debit card as credit in his latest blog post.
Financial Education for All
In Maine, credit unions are reaching out to people who are not typically in the position to learn how to manage their finances: the incarcerated.
CU Professionals Get Schooled on Financial Literacy
On October 10, the League held its third annual Financial Literacy Conference. Credit union professionals from across Maine attended this special event to learn more…
Town & Country FCU to Host its 5th Annual Money Conference
The 5th Annual Town & Country FCU Money Conference is set for Saturday, October 19, from noon to 5 pm at the Abromson Center at…
Atlantic FCU Makes Donation to Support School Nutrition Program in York County
On October 1, Atlantic FCU provided Massabesic High School a contribution to support the school’s nutrition program. The donation was given during the York County…
Your Fall Financial To-Do List
Jake Holmes, the League’s Financial Literacy and Outreach Coordinator, has four tips you can consider implementing now to help you save money for the upcoming…