2009 marked another record-setting year for the Maine Credit Unions’ Campaign for Ending Hunger. A total of $375,923.93 was raised in 2009, surpassing the previous record set in 2008. Since 1990, Maine’s credit unions have raised over $3.5 million to help end hunger in Maine.   These remarkable results marked the thirteenth consecutive year that […]

In today’s economy, it can be difficult to know where to turn for help. Members of Maine credit unions, however, know that they have a partner they can always rely on. Since the first Maine credit union was formed in 1921, Maine credit unions have focused on supporting members, no matter how big or small […]

Maine credit unions are at the head of the class for financial literacy efforts in 2009/10. From volunteering and teaching youth financial education in local schools, operating in-school branches, to coordinating 16 Financial Fitness Fairs across Maine and Maine Credit Union Youth Week, the Maine Credit Union League and Maine’s credit unions exposed nearly 8,000 […]

With financial institutions often in the news for their struggles in this difficult economy, many consumers are wondering, “Is my money safe?”  If they are a Maine credit union member, the answer is a resounding “YES!”   Maine credit unions offer something that no other financial institution can – the opportunity to be an owner […]

Maine credit union members who visited their local branches this past spring may have come away with more than their cashed check or deposit slip. That’s because as part of “Share It”, a campaign designed to promote the Shared Branch Network, representatives from the Maine Credit Union League visited participating credit unions serving as a […]

Not only do credit unions provide top-notch personal service, they offer the latest and most convenient technology. In the past few years, Maine’s credit unions have introduced leading technology, including the ability to conduct online transactions, online lending, electronic check imaging, instant debit card issue, and more. Credit unions continue to introduce new products to […]

From October 17 – 22, 2010, more than 600,000 Maine residents who belong to a credit union will join the 184 million credit union members belonging to over 49,000 credit unions in 97 countries worldwide to celebrate International Credit Union Week. For 62 years, credit unions have set aside the third Thursday in October to […]

With great rates and lower fees, it is no secret that Maine credit unions save consumers money. However, there is another way that CUs help their members save green – for the environment! Credit unions can help you conserve energy, as many Maine credit unions offer special rates on loans for fuel efficient cars, and […]

The credit union commitment to ‘people helping people’ is felt both by credit union members, and throughout the communities in which CU 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 staff […]

In today’s economy, every cent counts. To make sure that a scam doesn’t come between you and your hard earned money, Maine credit unions are continuously working to educate members on how they can keep their money and identity safe. Here are some of the ways that you can protect yourself against this growing threat: […]