The League has extended the application deadline for the Dora Maxwell, Louise Herring, and Desjardins Awards. Credit unions now have an additional two months to complete the…
What You Should Remove From Your Wallet
Jake Holmes, the League’s Financial Literacy Outreach Coordinator, discusses the four items you should remove from your wallet in his latest video blog.
Aroostook Chapter Seeks Volunteers for Upcoming Financial Fitness Fair
The Aroostook Chapter of Credit Unions will be hosting their 13th Annual Financial Fitness Fair at the Loring Air Force Base in Limestone on April…
5 Ways to Make Extra Income
Whether you’re paying down debt, building up an emergency fund, or simply splurging on something you haven’t budgeted for, it’s always nice to have a…
cPort CU and Infinity FCU Join Partnership to Train New Mainers
cPort CU and Infinity FCU are joining other industry partners to help immigrant residents prepare for teller jobs in the financial services industry.
League to Receive Prestigious CUNA Financial Education Award
At the upcoming CUNA Governmental Affairs Conference in Washington, DC, the League will receive a first-place Desjardins Award for its efforts to improve financial literacy…
Why You Should Monitor Your Automatic Payments
Setting up automatic payments for recurring bills is a modern convenience that saves a significant amount of time, but it is important to monitor these…
Volunteer Opportunities Await at Junior Achievement of Maine
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…