Posts by Robert Brochu
Spot Scams Before They Happen
cPort continually strengthens its fraud prevention system to help protect members. However, even with these efforts, there is nothing to stop fraudsters from contacting members directly to try to get information needed to bypass our enhanced fraud prevention systems. Scammers may do this by posing as a financial institution employee to gain your trust. They…
Read MoreWatch Out For This Caller ID Scam
Beware of a phone scam going around where fraudsters are demanding potential victims purchase a gift card or be subject to having their utilities shut off. For example, people have recently reported that they received a call from someone posing to be from a utility company such as Central Maine Power (CMP). The caller ID on their phone…
Read MoreGuide to Giving This Holiday Season Without Spending Money
Another holiday season is around the corner, and we know just what will get you in the holiday mood, enrich your spirit and change your outlook. We have some ideas about how to give back to your community that won’t cost a dime. Will it take some of your time? Yes and at the end…
Read MorecPort receives the 2021 Business Giraffe Award from The Maine Children’s Alliance
cPort Credit Union is honored to be among the recipients of this year’s Business Giraffe Award from the Maine Children’s Alliance. The 2021 Business Giraffe Award was given to cPort because of our commitment to providing personalized services and connecting with the communities we serve, in particular, for our leadership in lending and financial services for…
Read MoreBeing an employee vs. having your own business
The idea of starting a business can be very tempting. Maybe it’s a wish to follow a lifelong interest. Perhaps it’s creating a better work/life balance with a flexible schedule. It could be a way to earn more money. As rewarding as being a business owner can be, however, it’s not for everyone. Here are…
Read MoreHappy International Credit Union Day
Credit union members around the world celebrate International Credit Union Day, an annual event to commemorate the credit union movement’s impact and achievements. This year marks the 73rd anniversary. Credit unions are not-for-profit financial cooperatives that provide an effective and viable alternative to for-profit financial institutions for more than 291 million members in 118 countries…
Read MorecPort Continues News Connect Sponsorship
After a successful pilot, cPort Credit Union continues its sponsorship of Maine Public News CONNECT, a program by Maine Public to deliver the news in the four most commonly spoken languages in Maine, after English: French, Spanish, Portuguese and Somali. cPort’s underwriting message for this program is cPort Credit Union. Providing innovative banking solutions while actively…
Read More5 Financial Cleanup Strategies To Help You Get Organized This Fall!
Photo by cPort Member Joseph H It’s Fall cleanup time! We’re not talking about raking up the leaves in your yard or putting the gardens to rest. This time of the year is ideal for a declutter of your finances to get your money to start working for you. Here are five simple ways you…
Read MorecPort Among Best Places To Work in Maine 2021
cPort Credit Union was recently named as one of the 2021 Best Places to Work in Maine. The awards program was created in 2006 and is a project of the Society for Human Resource Management – Maine State Council (MESHRM) and Best Companies Group. Partners endorsing the program include: Mainebiz, the Maine State Chamber of…
Read MorePaying For College
The Greek philosopher Aristotle once said, “The roots of education are bitter, but the fruit is sweet.” When considering these bitter roots of education, was Aristotle thinking about college tuition? Without a doubt, the price of a good college education can be expensive in the United States. However, students can plan ahead to lower the…
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