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 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 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…
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…
Read MoreWhat You Need to Know Before You Buy a Home
Finding a financial institution that is a good match for you is an essential part of the home buying process. At cPort, our mortgage team is happy to help you find a loan that will meet your needs, and ensure that you have a smooth application process, from pre-qualification through closing. It doesn’t matter if…
Read MoreWays We Can Service Your Financial Needs
As you know, for the past few months all of our at-branch banking activity has been conducted at our drive-thrus only, as we keep member and employee safety as our top priority. We want to remind you that even though most of our branches are not open to members, we can still help you open…
Read MoreWhat to do if You’re Worried About Money
As we continue to see COVID-19 cases in Maine and are encouraged to keep practicing social distancing, a lot of people are worried about what impact this will have on their finances. Whether you’re concerned about how you are going to keep saving or if you’ll be able to pay all your bills, here are…
Read MoreCan’t Wait in Line? Let Us Help Save You Time!
With warmer weather and outdoor activities on the horizon, we know that everyone’s busy schedules are about to get even more full. Busy day? Don’t have the ability to wait in our Drive-Thru? We know you have better things to do with your time this summer than waiting in our Drive Thru. Consider using one…
Read MoreWe’ve Got Answers! Your Top Member Care Call Topics
You’ve got questions? We’ve got answers! To provide the best financial experience for our members, we are sharing the top questions you ask when you call us. Account Balance Reminders The most popular call-in request folks have is to receive a balance reminder. The fastest way to check your balance is through cPort’s eBanking platform.…
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