Member Assistance
How To Prepare For Tax Season
In the U.S., filing an annual tax return and paying income tax by April 15 each year is required. Collecting documents well ahead of time and storing them in a secure place is a good idea. Here is a list of what is needed to help prepare for tax season. Tax Documents January is when…
Read MoreMSR Check-in
Have you checked in with your MSR lately? cPort Member Service Representatives (MSR) are always available to sit with you one-on-one to discuss your financial needs. Here are just some of the ways we can help: Consolidating your loans to reduce your interest and/or number of payments Providing strategies for buying a house, car, or…
Read MorecPort’s PPP Team Helping Maine’s Businesses Again
cPort is accepting applications from members and non-members for the second round of Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) funding. Congress passed this new COVID-19 Relief Bill in order to help businesses keep their workforce employed during the pandemic. Both first-time and second-time applicants are eligible. Not sure if you qualify for a PPP loan? Afraid that…
Read MoreDon’t Fall Victim to a Vaccine Scam
Scammers are taking full advantage of the fact that many Americans are eagerly awaiting their chance to receive the COVID vaccine. Some people may get blind-sided by the shiny light at the end of the tunnel and fall victim to fraud along the way. Here are a few tips we want to keep in mind…
Read MoreHome for the Holidays
Especially after this past year, we find safety and comfort in our homes. With mortgages at or near all-time lows, purchasing a new house, refinancing an existing one, or taking out a home equity loan to update a part of your house might make sense for you as we begin a new year.
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 MoreFive Ways to Earn More Money in 2021
For a lot of people, the holidays can be an expensive time of the year. This is in addition to some of the bills that can accumulate and be due at years end. Most people look to start the New Year with resolutions to help keep them on a successful track for 12 months. One…
Read MoreIt’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year!
It’s the most wonderful time of the year…why yes, we do mean some Holiday giveaways from your friends at cPort Credit Union! We know a lot of you will likely be doing some online shopping this year from the convenience of your living room, so what better way to shop than supporting a local business?…
Read MorecPort Employees are Supporting our Community this Holiday Season
At cPort, we believe it’s important to support our community throughout the year. We know this holiday season is going to be particularly challenging for many people and charitable organizations. During the holiday season, the contributions we make to a few organizations come directly from the generosity of our employees. We select charities that support…
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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