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cPort Credit Union Takes Part in Free Tax Preparation Program in Portland
cPort employees are volunteering their time to help Mainers get their 2021 taxes prepared for filing. The program we are taking part in is called CA$H Greater Portland. To be eligible for free tax preparation, your household must have made $58,000 or less in 2021. CA$H Greater Portland is a group of IRS-certified volunteer tax…
Read MorecPort 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 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 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 MoreDon’t Fall For These Two Money Transfer Scams
Fraudsters love money transfer transactions because it provides a quick and easy way to get your money. A Money Transfer transaction is when you send money using your debit card. Apps and websites such as Cash App, Venmo, Zelle, and Facebook Pay also allow you to make money transfers. Because you are sending cash, there…
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 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 Elementary Scholarship Program Goes Virtual
We all know the 2020/2021 school year looks a little different than normal. Despite some of the challenges, cPort is proud to still be facilitating its 14th year of the Elementary School Scholarship Program. This year we have six schools participating in the program from Portland and Augusta. Students will participate in a mix of…
Read MoreWe’ve Got Spirit, Yes, We Do!
The cPort staff is in it to win it! The last week of February our in-branch staff participated in a themed spirit week where every day they were challenged to dress up. The schedule of events included: M: Scrabble Day, T: Formal Day, W: Jersey Day, TH: Charity/Organization Day and F: Flannel Day Nothing like…
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