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International Credit Union Day (ICU Day) is celebrated every third Thursday in October, this year it is celebrated on October 19th. ICU Day started in 1948 that means this is the 75th anniversary. ICU Day was created to raise awareness and to celebrate what makes Credit Unions unique. Credit Unions are a non-for-profit financial cooperative […]

Random facts and history about Labor Day. -Dakotah (Aug 23) In 1882 Peter McGuire proposed the idea of Labor Day. He thought that there should be a general holiday for the working class and to celebrate social/economic achievements of American workers. Peter chose the first Monday of September to celebrate; he thought this was a […]

The Merriam-Webster dictionary’s definition of emergency is an unforeseen combination of circumstances or an urgent need for assistance or relief. Well, you never know when an emergency is going to happen. There are many reasons why it is a great idea to create an emergency fund plan. It helps with unexpected expenses, and it will […]

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 […]