UCU Expanding into Kennebec County
Credit Union to open full-service Augusta location this summer ORONO, Maine (February 26, 2024) – University Credit Union (UCU) will open its first credit union branch in Kennebec County in early summer 2024, located at 67 Sewall Street in Augusta. Over the next several months, UCU will be renovating the building, previously occupied as a…
Read MoreWhat’s Next in Fraud
February 2024 As technology advances, you can expect fraud techniques to get more sophisticated. Today, fraud is a booming business, valued in the billions of dollars nationwide each year. What can you expect and, even more important, what can you do about it? Educating yourself is the best step, so read on for our insights…
Read More2023 Member Highlights
In celebration of 2023, we are taking a look back at ways our member-owners enjoyed their UCU membership! As a not-for-profit financial cooperative, UCU returns value to its members in the form of rewards, low rates, and high yields. There are many ways that UCU is ‘Here for U’ for our members; this is a…
Read MoreMake Your Money Work for You
January 24, 2024 In tight financial times, every dollar counts more than ever. You work hard for your dollars, so it’s important to make your dollars work hard for you too! Follow these tips to help maximize the impact you can make with your money. Go for High Yields One fundamental way to make your…
Read MoreUCU Expands Membership Opportunities
ORONO, Maine (January 18, 2024) – University Credit Union (UCU) has recently taken steps to amplify membership opportunities for Mainers across the state. In addition to its longstanding relationship with the University of Maine System, other groups, and surrounding communities covering Portland to Presque Isle, UCU is expanding its membership opportunities with a community charter.…
Read MoreQ&A with Amanda Allen and Maddy Gray, Certified Credit Union Financial Counselors
January 2024 While many look forward to a new year and a fresh start, this time of year can understandably bring heightened financial stress and challenges, especially after a period of increased spending during the holiday season. The good news is UCU has Certified Credit Union Financial Counselors who can help ease your stress with…
Read MoreUCU’s Consumer Lending Team Adds Extra Value to Your Loan
By Abbey Ramsay, VP of Lending November 20, 2023 In Consumer Lending here at UCU, we work with you through some of your biggest purchases, whether that be an auto, boat, camper loan, you name it. From an everyday Chevy to a Porsche 911, or a Mercedes to a motor home, we probably have helped…
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Linebacker Overdraft Protection
November 20, 2023 Shopping Season Survival Strategies Tips for managing your extra purchases through the holidays and beyond The winter holiday season is a merry time, filled with annual traditions and festivities, like picking out those just-right gifts, planning get-togethers, and decorating the house. The not-so-merry side of this season though, is all the extra…
Read MoreCybersecurity Month Insights: Securing Your Online Life
October 2023 Martha Ward, CISSPVP of Technology & Digital Experience In all areas of your online life, security is of the utmost importance. Here are a few actions you can take to stay diligent in protecting your information from fraudsters. Enable Multi-Factor Authentication For maximum protection, use multi-factor authentication, sometimes called MFA or two-factor authentication,…
Read MoreUniversity Credit Union Welcomes Ree Anna Bridges as Community Engagement Manager in Machias
ORONO, Maine (October 2, 2023) – University Credit Union is pleased to welcome Ree Anna Bridges to the credit union’s team of Community Engagement Managers (CEMs), who represent UCU in communities throughout the state. From UCU’s new branch located in Powers Hall at the University of Maine Machias campus, Bridges will cover Downeast Maine alongside…
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