Colder Weather Doesn’t Mean Leaving Convenience Behind

The weather is getting colder, and that means we have to lose the carefree convenient feel of summer. Winter brings fewer daylight hours for our day to day tasks, as a credit union member you don’t have to worry about it. They allow you the flexibility you may need as the temperature drops.

Even though you might have to scrape frost off your windshield in the morning; and it gets dark earlier, we still have the convenience of our credit unions. From using shared branching, to making purchases with your debit card instead of writing checks, we are able to make the most of the shorter days approaching.

Jess H., Maine Credit Union League

Text and e-mail alerts bring you more information, anytime!

Any child who has ever waited by the TV or radio early on a snowy morning hoping for their school to be named in a list of cancellations knows that some information is too important to have to wait for! Now, there is no reason to risk missing the opportunity to sleep in! To bring information on school closings and delays, severe and emergency weather, breaking news, contests and coupons, and Amber Alerts right to your email or cell phone, Maine’s Credit Unions are sponsoring text/email alerts from WCSH and WLBZ. With this service, viewers choose only the content that they want to receive via text messaging or email!

This is perfect for parents who need to know if their child is getting let out from school early, or for commuters to find out if a storm is headed their way before they hit the road. And, for the young (and young at heart) hoping for a snow day, it ensures they won’t miss a minute of the fun!

You can sign up to receive these alerts at www.wcsh6.com, or www.wlbz2.com.

-Diana D., Maine Credit Union League

Credit Unions Celebrate “The More” During Special Week

Credit unions are celebrating with their members this week. The third week of October is International Credit Union Week. This week members across the world are recognizing the benefits that credit unions have brought to over 177 million members in 96 countries. The theme of this year’s week is ‘Your Money, Your Choice’ and celebrates the credit union differences and why people like you decided to become a member. So go enjoy being a credit union member, after all it’s your money, and your choice.