The year 2012 marked yet another record-setting year for the Maine Credit Unions’ Campaign for Ending Hunger. The year’s total funds raised was $471,744.42, nearly $25,000 more than last year’s record. Through buying power, the funds will enable food pantries and hunger organizations to purchase nearly $7-million worth of food to help Maine’s hungry. This […]

Members of credit unions are member-owners of a not-for-profit financial cooperative. As a member/owner, those who belong to credit unions have the right to both vote and run for the board of directors. Each member gets one vote regardless of how much money they have at the credit union, and credit unions’ board of directors […]

With financial institutions making headlines in recent years for their struggles as our country and state work to rebuild after difficult economic times, many consumers may wonder who they can trust with their hard earned money. This is something that members of Maine’s credit unions already know the answer to – their money is safe […]

Maine credit unions are top scholars when it comes to financial literacy in our state. From volunteering and teaching financial literacy in local schools and operating in-school branches to participating in one of the Youth Financial Fitness Fairs coordinated by Maine’s Credit Unions and Maine Credit Union Youth Week, the Maine Credit Union League and […]

Maine’s credit unions are proud to be a Silver Sponsor of the Congrès Mondial Acadien/World Acadian Congress, which will be hosted by Acadia of the Lands and Forests throughout August 2014. The event, which has been held every five years since 1994, is a major celebration of Acadian history and culture, and draws on the […]

Maine credit unions have understood the value of “green” long before it was a widespread movement. Credit unions can help you conserve energy, as many Maine credit unions offer special rates on loans for fuel efficient cars, and on home equity loans to make your house more energy efficient. In fact, a recent survey of […]

The credit union commitment to ‘people helping people’ is felt both by credit union members, and throughout the communities in which credit union employees work and live. The way Maine credit unions care for their communities is not only what keeps members returning to their local branches—it is also what drives these dedicated members and […]

Since landing this amazing job as the Young & Free Maine Spokester, one thing has become very clear. People my age, the 18-to-25 crowd, the Gen Y’s, whatever you want to call us; we as a whole are uninformed about credit unions. Yet their business model is a perfect fit for young people today. Right […]

If you belong to a credit union, you’re not only a member, you’re an owner. In the uncertain and fee-laden financial services industry, it is no wonder that many consumers are concerned about the safety of their savings. And, as products and services continue to increase and become more complicated, sometimes it’s difficult to know […]

For nine years, Shared Branching has allowed many Maine credit union members to enjoy the convenience of using other Maine credit unions, as well as credit unions across the country and even the world, just as if they were their own credit union. And now, with over 155 locations throughout Maine, there are more Shared […]