Financial Planning Month Spotlight: UCU Enhances Free Financial Counseling Services with Trauma-Informed Training
Ree Anna Bridges, CCUFC earns new Financial Trauma-Informed Specialist (FTIS)TM Designation. ORONO, Maine (October 14, 2026) – One-size-fits-all financial tips often overlook an individual’s unique relationship with money and past financial trauma, making financial recovery and well-being more than just knowing how to save, budget, and manage debt. As Financial Planning Month gets underway, University…
Read MoreDebit Card Declined? Don’t Fret Just Yet.
October 2026 Shauna BakerVP of Member Experience Tap Declined? Don’t Panic. Your Card May Still Work. Have you ever tried to make a purchase using the tap-to-pay feature on your debit or credit card only to have it decline? If so, your first thought might be, “something must be wrong with my card.” The good…
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When Something Doesn’t Feel Right: Stop. Think. Verify.
October 2026 Martha Ward, ISSMP, CISSPSVP of Technology & Digital Experience Scams aren’t new, but the technology behind them is changing quicker than ever. We can check accounts from our phones, send money in seconds, shop online, and connect with people almost anywhere. Unfortunately, scammers have access to better technology too, making it easier and…
Read MoreWhat Is a Money Market Account? A Simple Guide to Smarter Saving
September 2026 You know what a checking account is. You probably know how a savings account works. And you may have heard of share certificates, the credit union equivalent of Certificates of Deposit (CDs). But a money market account? For many people, that’s where things get a little less clear. Despite the name, a money…
Read MoreRee Anna Bridges Honored With the John G. Murphy Rising Star Award
Ree Anna Bridges and League President Elise Baldacci June 26, 2026 Provided by the Maine Credit Union League Each year, Maine’s credit union community celebrates the individuals who embody the cooperative spirit, leadership, and commitment to service that define the credit union movement. Through its annual awards program, the Maine Credit Union League recognizes professionals…
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UCU Celebrates Portland Branch Opening
July 14, 2026 On Tuesday, July 14th, UCU welcomed our members, community partners and neighbors to our open house event at our newly relocated Portland branch at 1390 Congress St. The event featured remarks from UCU President/CEO Renee Ouellette, followed by a ribbon-cutting ceremony in partnership with the Portland Regional Chamber of Commerce. UCU employees…
Read MoreUCU Helps New Member Claim $22,500 in Grants to Purchase Condo
6/25/2026 Catharine Murray was introduced to UCU with a clear goal in mind: to purchase a condo close to her family in a coastal Maine community. What she didn’t know was how her interaction with the UCU team would completely change her home buying experience. Having already picked out a condo, she signed up for…
Read MoreBeth’s Advice? If you’re feeling like a number at a bigger bank, come to UCU.
Beth loves the personal touch she experiences at UCU. As a regular drive-up video teller user, she’s greeted by name with a smile every time and never feels rushed. Whether at the drive-up or in a branch, she knows she’ll get clear, consistent answers from the UCU team she trusts. A few years ago, when fraud appeared on her account while traveling abroad,…
Read MoreWorld Elder Abuse Awareness Day
June 15, 2026 Blog provided by the Maine Credit Union League Here in the U.S., financial exploitation is the fastest-growing form of elder abuse. Elder financial exploitation is defined as the illegal or improper use of an elder’s funds, property, or assets. Millions of older Americans are abused each year, and given that Maine has…
Read MoreUCU Thanks Ency Whitehill as she Retires from UCU Board
Longtime board member and former board chair retires after 30 years of service Orono, ME – (June 2, 2026) University Credit Union announced the retirement of longtime volunteer board member, Ency Whitehill, with 30 years of dedicated service. Whitehill began serving as a Board Director in 1996 and during her tenure she held many roles…
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