Ever wonder why your credit union calls you a “member”? It is because when you belong to one of Maine’s credit unions, you are not just a “customer”- you are an owner! As a member/owner, you have a say in what happens with your money, as each member has an equal vote in electing a […]

To help spread the word about Shared Branching, as well as to give members access to unique money saving tips, Maine’s credit unions have launched the website ShareItAndSave.org. There, credit union members can share a financial tip to be posted on the site. Each month, the member who shares the most unique tip is awarded […]

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 […]

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 […]

Despite challenging economic times, more than 611,000 Mainers continue to celebrate the savings that come with being a Maine credit union member. A recent study found that the economic benefit of using a Maine credit union has nearly doubled since 2005, currently standing strong at more than $73 million. In a marketplace where hidden fees […]

When a child heads off to school, the hope of parents is the child has every opportunity to succeed and realize his or her full academic potential. Some students, however, could unknowingly begin school without a level playing field. According to the Data Accountability Center, 43 percent of the nearly 2.5 million students currently receiving […]

Sudden infant death syndrome can be a devastating blow to new parents. Seemingly out of nowhere an infant can lose his or her life. Although SIDS research is ongoing, recent research suggests a link between SIDS and serotonin deficiency. SIDS remains the leading cause of death for children age one month to one year. Although […]

Many people volunteer to help nonprofit organizations achieve their goals, but few have a volunteer job that allows them to make wishes come true. Miranda Sepulveda, of Lewiston, and Kayt DeMerchant, of Turner, are “wish makers” for the Maine Make-A-Wish Foundation, a nonprofit that grants wishes to children with life-threatening medical conditions.  The goal of […]