Posts by Sophia Giancotti
cPort Employees Give Back this Holiday Season!
At cPort, we make it a priority to support our local communities throughout the year. Our recognizable “c” in cPort Credit Union encompasses everything we do. We are asked often about what the “c” stands for in our name. For us, our “c” represents character, confidence, cooperative, current, and community. We are committed to giving…
Read MoreWays to Enjoy Spring in Maine Without Emptying Your Wallet
With winter officially coming to an end it means the days are getting longer, and warmer weather is creeping through! Staying active this Spring does not have to mean breaking the bank. Most people travel for miles to find locations with a range of outdoor activities, but Mainers are lucky because we can save money…
Read MoreSome Helpful Tips for Tax Season
The IRS has extended the tax deadline for individuals from April 15 to May 17, but that does not mean you should procrastinate when it comes to gathering necessary documents for filing your taxes. Here are a few key pointers to remember when it comes to being prepared and organized with your tax documents. The…
Read MoreReady to Pop the Question?
What is that we hear? Did you know March 20 is National Proposal Day? It’s also the first day of spring! Sounds like the smell of flowers is not the only thing in the air. Is the only thing holding you back from popping the question your financial situation? A cPort wedding loan can help…
Read MorecPort’s VP of Human Resources Says Making Time for the Community is Always A Priority
We sat down to chat with cPort’s very own VP of HR, Alicia Roberts who has been a recently appointed board member to both the United Way of Greater Portland and the Olympia Snowe Women’s Leadership Institute. When she is not responsible for recruiting top talent for cPort, Alicia is very active in the community.…
Read MorecPort Offers Exciting Opportunity to the New Mainer Community
Starting fresh in a new country can be difficult to navigate, especially when it comes to managing your finances. At cPort we have met hundreds of immigrants and helped them to establish a financial foundation in America to build from. We are passionate about helping those in our community by seeing them achieve their goals…
Read MoreSave a Little, Earn a Lot
As we begin a new year and think about efficient ways to manage our finances for the upcoming months by doing things like creating a budget, it’s equally important to think about long-term money goals as well. There are certain bigger ticket items that you may want to purchase throughout your lifetime, some planned, others…
Read MoreStart the New Year by Implementing Effective Money Habits
We know, you hear it at the start of every year. Practice good money habits to help build a successful future, but, its true! If you start the year off with a plan for your finances, you are more likely to see positive end results. 1.Create a budgetDeveloping a budget for the year or on…
Read MoreTis’ the Season for Donating
As we near 2021 and take time to reflect on what we are thankful for over the past year, it’s also important to remember a lot of people are struggling financially during the holidays this year, charitable organizations included. At cPort we are always looking for ways that we can support our community and give…
Read MoreAvoid Holiday Shopping Scams This Year
Every year around the holidays we like to provide our members with some help to avoid online shopping scams. This year is no different, especially with the uptick in COVID-related fraud. As is with every year, scammers are becoming even more advanced in their techniques to try and fool you into divulging personal information. Since…
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