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Exploring UCU’s Checking Account Options: Finding Your Perfect Fit
September, 2023 Choosing the Right Fit for You Selecting the best UCU checking account for you depends on your lifestyle and financial goals. Here are a few steps to help you make an informed decision: University Credit Union’s range of checking account options, including Kasasa Cash Back®, Kasasa Cash®, Custom Checking, and Free4Me, Premier Checking,…
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Employee Spotlight: Cody Faloon, Business Services Manager
September 12, 2023 Cody Faloon, our Business Services Manager here at University Credit Union has worked at UCU for 16 years in various roles where he has come to meet and get to know many of our members. He’s also close with the UCU community, having grown up in the area and going to school…
Read MoreDepositing Funds. Earning Interest. Reaching Goals!
July, 2023 While stuffing a piggy bank may have been the savings method of choice in your younger years, you don’t have to be a financial expert to know this strategy should be left behind in childhood. As a busy individual with complex financial needs, you deserve a better alternative to simply holding on to…
Read MoreScams & Fraud: Understanding Risks and Avoiding Traps
June 1, 2023 Scams and fraud are more common than we think. It is important to stay up to date on trending scams to help protect yourself and stay ahead of fraud before it happens. Understanding Risks Associated with Common Scams & Fraud: Medicare/Health Insurance Scams: Banking Scams: Telephone Scams: Internet Fraud: Social Media Scams:…
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Home Buyer Education is for Everyone
May, 2023 When we think of home buyer education resources or classes, first-time home buyers with no previous home-buying experience likely come to mind. However, there are many reasons why everyone should take advantage of home-buying education opportunities like those available at UCU. This blog covers some of the reasons why: Buying a house is…
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Prioritizing Financial Fitness for Teens
April, 2023 April isn’t just tax season, it’s also financial literacy season! April is both National Financial Literacy Month and National Credit Union Youth Month, providing a little inspiration to get your teen more financially fit. Even more inspiring is the vision of your teen learning to better navigate the financial world, acquiring the money…
Read MorePutting U First
UCU’s message to members in light of the recent bank failures. March 14, 2023 Since 1967, UCU has been here for our members. For Maine. And for you, wherever you see yourself today and through every stage of life. As a not-for-profit financial institution, we’re owned by our members, not outside stockholders. This means you’re…
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Don’t be Spooked by Cybersecurity Month
October 21, 2022 October is usually a spooky time of year, as everyone prepares for Halloween, and for us Mainers, winter (AHH!) The month is also eerie for another reason though, it is Cybersecurity Month! Although Cybersecurity itself isn’t spooky, the thought of falling victim to a cybercriminal certainly is. So how do you avoid…
Read MoreCar Buying 101 – Dealers and Private Sales
By Abbey Ramsay, VP of Lending Dealers vs. Private Sales In my opinion, shopping for the vehicle is the best most exciting part! Granted some will disagree but, it’s really your time to ask yourself what you need in a vehicle, (for me it’s plaid seats and a turbo). For most, these are the things…
Read MoreCar Buying 101 – Building a Budget
By Abbey Ramsay, VP of Lending It’s inevitable that at some point we will need to navigate the winding road of purchasing a new vehicle. Not to fear! Hop on into the passenger seat while we take a quick ride through the process. Budget Of the many questions you will face while finding your next…
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