Protect Yourself From Banking Fraud
Today, fraudsters have access to more consumer information due to recent high-profile data breaches. Because of this, it’s important to stay vigilant and identify red flags when a scammer is trying to steal sensitive information. Even with the best security measures, scammers can trick victims by impersonating trustworthy organizations. For example, scammers contact victims by…
Read MoreEnhanced Pay-A-Friend Now Available
We are excited to share that the enhanced Pay-A-Friend eBanking widget is now available. The updated widget has the same functionality as before but with new features and advancements to improve your experience using the tool. Included in the enhanced Pay-A-Friend eBanking widget: Enhanced security Saved payment information Recurring payments Cancellation ability Security Changes:The most notable…
Read MoreIndus Fund in the News
cPort has partnered with The Indus Fund to grant below-market interest rate micro-finance loans to small business owners in Maine’s immigrant community. With recent media attention from MaineBiz and WMTW Channel 8, more business owners are taking advantage of this unique loan opportunity. The article in MaineBiz is entitled Lending a hand: New Maine microloan…
Read MorecPort Credit Union Supports EqualityMaine and the LGBTQ+ Community
EqualityMaine strives to represent the needs and interests of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender people in Maine. This includes elders, immigrants, youth, parents, transgender and gender non-conforming, residents of rural townships and cities, and students. Our local credit union fully supports the mission of EqualityMaine. Its mission is to secure full equality for Maine’s LGBTQ+ community and…
Read MoreThree Cheers For The Future!
Every year cPort staff look forward to reading college aspiration essays from students in the communities we serve. In 2022, we kicked off our 15th year of the cPort Scholarship Program. Hosting our college aspiration workshops in seven elementary schools throughout Portland, Augusta, and Scarborough, we also celebrated our first year at the Boys &…
Read MoreMaine Public
Maine Public is an independently owned and operated 501(c)3 nonprofit organization with office and studio locations in Bangor, Lewiston, and Portland, Maine. Every day Maine Public connects the people of Maine and our region to each other and to the world through the open exchange of information, ideas, and cultural content. It was formed in…
Read MoreGreater Portland Immigrant Welcome Center
The Greater Portland Immigrant Welcome Center’s mission is to serve as a hub of collaboration that strengthens the immigrant community through language acquisition, economic integration, and civic engagement. Among the organization’s programs is The Immigrant Business Hub. This program helps immigrants understand, navigate and thrive as an integral part of the Maine business community. The…
Read MoreA Different Date Night! Financial Tips for Couples
Working on a budget might not sound like a romantic way to spend a weekend night with your significant other. However, it can do wonders for your relationship! A good partnership means working together on all aspects of life. When it comes to finances, working together as a couple can open lines of communication, strengthen…
Read MoreThe Telling Room
The Telling Room was founded in 2004 by three remarkable writers, Sara Corbett, Mike Paterniti, and Susan Conley. Their vision for the Telling Room was to connect with the young student writers in Portland. Now 16 years later, the Telling Room includes 75 different towns in the state of Maine to work with over 3,500…
Read MoreLeverage The Tax-deferred Savings of an Individual Retirement Account
When it comes to retirement, many individuals are unaware of the benefits of saving for retirement outside of the typical 401K account. An Individual Retirement Account (IRA) is a different approach to saving for retirement. Individuals can choose to contribute to a Traditional IRA or a Roth IRA, or even both. Opening an IRA can…
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