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Ways 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’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 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 MoreGive Back this Thanksgiving
We can’t talk about all things Thanksgiving and not mention the true intent of the holiday. While the holiday is a time to reflect on what we are thankful for, it’s also important to remember that some people may be struggling when it comes to keeping their family fed. Many food banks and pantries rely…
Read MoreSupport Local by Ordering Takeout
Sure, cooking at home can be a fun activity on Thanksgiving, but it’s not for everyone. Sometimes you simply don’t feel like cooking or dealing with buying all of the ingredients at the grocery store. If you’re one of those people, we have a great suggestion for how you can still get a great Thanksgiving…
Read MoreThere Are Options When It Comes to Paying for College
With the start of school, one thing that can weigh on students’ minds is the financial responsibility that comes with attending college. The financial section in the October issue of Amjambo Africa highlights the topic of education. Forest Avenue’s Branch Manager Jen Smith and Branch Supervisor Honorine Uwishema discuss all of the different way’s students…
Read MoreLet’s Be Kind
Over the summer, the Retail Association of Maine, Portland Chamber of Commerce, and Maine Grocers and Food Producers Association developed and launched the statewide Let’s Be Kind campaign. cPort is proud to promote the mission of the Let’s Be Kind campaign. cPort’s President & CEO, Gene Ardito says, “The purpose of the campaign is simple.…
Read MoreDo it All From Home
If we can say one thing with confidence, it’s that 2020 has given new meaning to the term “homebody.” What once used to be the space where we would hang our hat at the end of our day has become so much more. No one knew just how much time we would be spending at…
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