And now, with 170 locations throughout Maine, there are more Shared Branches than any single bank in Maine — nearly three times! There are also more than 5,300 branch locations across the nation – that’s the fourth largest branch network in the country. Shared Branching allows members of participating credit unions to access thousands of […]

Over 646,000 Mainers are saving money every year just by choosing to be a member at one of Maine’s credit unions. But just how much money are they saving? One study found that loyal Maine credit union members saved $1,253 per household in 2012. Collectively, Maine credit union members saved $38 million in 2012, according […]

As the Young & Free Maine Spokester for Maine’s credit unions, it’s my duty to spread the word on the amazing benefits of joining your local credit union! I am the voice of 18-to-25-year-olds as we head in to the world of school, jobs, and adulthood. I help you sort out what’s important now and […]

Maine’s credit unions were proud to be a Silver sponsor for the Congrès Mondial Acadien/World Acadian Congress, a two-week festival hosted by Acadia of the Lands and Forests in August. The event, which has been held every five years since 1994, is a major celebration of Acadian history and culture, and draws on the community’s […]

The credit union commitment to “people helping people” affects not only their members but the communities in which credit union employees work and live. The way Maine credit unions care for their communities keeps members returning to their local branches and it’s also what drives these dedicated members and staff to continue reaching out to […]

Maine credit unions are also a valuable resource for helping adults with money management and financial planning. Credit unions want their members to be well informed so they can make the best financial decision possible. From providing tools to help members better manage their money, to hosting seminars on subjects such as decreasing debt or […]

From October 13-19, 2014, over 641,000 Maine residents who belong to a credit union will join in the annual worldwide celebration of International Credit Union Week. Across the globe there are 196 million credit union members belonging to over 51,000 credit unions in 100 countries. For 66 years, credit unions have set aside the third […]

Since its inception in January of 2009, Maine credit union members have driven away with some big savings thanks to the “Invest in America” program. Invest in America is credit unions’ auto loan discount program with auto manufacturers General Motors Corp. and Chrysler Corp. With discounts ranging from $500-$1,000 for credit union members plus additional […]

Each summer, the Campaign raises awareness for summertime hunger — a time where food pantries are essential to provide food to children who may not be getting food from school programs. Throughout the year, Maine credit unions’ Campaign for Ending Hunger partners with the Good Shepherd Food Bank to support the food mobile which has […]

As a nation we’ve been rebuilding since difficult economic times hit hard in 2008. Financial institutions were making headlines which lead to consumers feeling weary. People started to question who they could trust with their hard earned money. This was and still is a question Maine’s credit union members already know the answer to—their money […]