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Shared Branching is a national network of credit unions. Maine alone has over 150 shared branching locations. To find a participating branch or ATM you can visit www.coop.org/shared-branch-atm or you can call 1-888-SITE-CO-OP. Either option is very easy to use. All you need to do is just input your zip code, town or state and […]

Spring has finally sprung, and summer will be soon behind. There are a lot of great summertime activities to do to soak up the sun, cookouts, camping, hiking and sports just to name a few. It is important to remain safe while enjoying these activities. Did you know that roughly 67,512 people each year make […]

Fun facts about gardening  By: Dakotah It is that time of year again to get that garden going, here are some facts and tips to get the most out of your garden this year.  Did you know that a well-maintained 600 square foot garden can produce roughly 300 pounds of produce with a net worth […]

Cinco De Mayo in Spanish means 5th of May. May 5th is the anniversary of Mexico’s victory over the second French empire at the battle of Puebla in 1862. The Battle of Puebla symbolizes the victory against invaders, this is not the independence of Mexico. Even though Cinco De Mayo is a significant event, it […]

Happy Earth Day! Earth Day was first created in 1970 by Senator Gaylord Nelson. The holiday was created due to the lack of acts and laws in place to help preserve the earth. Every year on April 22 over 195 countries take part in the world’s largest civic event, that is more than 1 billion […]

Here’s a few helpful reminders that are always timely to consider. Never share personal information—including financial accounts—with anyone. Your credit union will never call you and ask you to disclose and/or verify this information (this includes personal data like your social security number or account PINs). Neither will a government agency like the Internal Revenue […]

Q: Is it a good idea to pay for gas with a credit card? A: On average, Americans pump close to 392 million gallons of gasoline a day. That’s more than a gallon for every American! Each day! With fuel prices spiking, you want to make sure you’re paying for that gas in the best manner possible. Many people […]

Ready, set… charge! The holiday shopping season is here, and between inflated prices, the rising cost of gas and the urge to splurge this time of year, it can be harder than ever to stick to your budget. Here, we’ve listed eight holiday shopping hacks to help keep your spending under control while still finding […]

The Child Tax Credit, a part of the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 that takes effect in July, is already drawing the attention of scammers. The newly expanded Child Tax Credit (CTC) will provide monthly payments of up to $300 per child for approximately 40 million households across the country. Payments will be issued […]

Title: Dream First, Details Later: How to Quit Overthinking & Make It Happen! Author: Ellen Bennett Hardcover: 240 pages Publisher: Portfolio Publishing date: April 27, 2021 Who is this book for?  Wanna-be entrepreneurs wondering how to get started. Anyone looking for inspiration and guidance on making their dreams come true. What’s inside this book? Bennett’s incredible story of how she […]