Fall is officially here, and with it comes colder weather, football games and falling leaves. Fall foliage in New England draws people from across the country to enjoy the vibrant colors of the changing leaves. While the leaves don’t reach their peak until the beginning of October, if you are preparing a weekend trip you should start making plans now.
Foliage trips are a big draw for areas like the White Mountains in New Hampshire, so if you are set on going away for a weekend, you should make hotel reservations soon to ensure their availability. However there are plenty of areas for leaf peeping right here in Maine, and because of our state’s diversified climates you can take several trips at different times. Northern areas of the state such as Caribou typically have their peak leaf season at the end of September, while for southern areas such as Freeport peak season is usually mid to late October. Maine credit unions want you to make the most of your time this Fall, taking advantage of conveniences like Shared Branching and the SURF surcharge-free ATM network allow you to take your credit union with you, wherever your leaf peeping trips take you.
-Jess H., Maine Credit Union League
Monday, September 27, 2010
Tuesday, September 14, 2010
Members Share how Shared Branching Saved the Day!
As our Share It Competition continues, credit union members from throughout Maine have shared some great reasons why they love Shared Branching! There’s still time to tell your story! Tell us your favorite sharing moment, or why you love Shared Branching by September 30, and that $500 could be yours to share! Need inspiration? Take a look at the following entries!
“My favorite sharing moment happened just this past week. My son, a freshman at The University of Maine, called telling us he was being switched out of one class he was mistakenly placed in and put into the correct class. Different class - different book. As he checked online to see if the university bookstore had what he needed, he saw that there was one used book available. He hurried over to the local credit union and because of Shared Branching, was able to withdraw the funds from his account with his hometown CU and buy the book right away. Not having to wait for a check from us, enabled him to save money with the used book get caught up on the homework! We are so very happy that Shared Branching was available!"
-T.C-M.
“I opened my account with my credit union in Brunswick when I was a teenager, 27 years ago. I have been able to keep this one account all that time, despite living in other towns, states, and countries. My favorite moment is when I made a COLOSSAL error using my debit card in Canada, and the credit union staff were incredible in getting things straightened out!”
-N.M.
-Diana D., Maine Credit Union League
“My favorite sharing moment happened just this past week. My son, a freshman at The University of Maine, called telling us he was being switched out of one class he was mistakenly placed in and put into the correct class. Different class - different book. As he checked online to see if the university bookstore had what he needed, he saw that there was one used book available. He hurried over to the local credit union and because of Shared Branching, was able to withdraw the funds from his account with his hometown CU and buy the book right away. Not having to wait for a check from us, enabled him to save money with the used book get caught up on the homework! We are so very happy that Shared Branching was available!"
-T.C-M.
“I opened my account with my credit union in Brunswick when I was a teenager, 27 years ago. I have been able to keep this one account all that time, despite living in other towns, states, and countries. My favorite moment is when I made a COLOSSAL error using my debit card in Canada, and the credit union staff were incredible in getting things straightened out!”
-N.M.
-Diana D., Maine Credit Union League
Wednesday, September 8, 2010
When it comes to getting cash fast, nothing beats the ATM!
With seemingly endless opportunities to pay for purchases online or with credit cards, it may seem like ATMs are machines of the past. Not so according to a recent study, which revealed that there are currently more than two million ATMs in service worldwide, and 300,000 to 400,000 ATMs in the U.S.
For members of Maine credit unions, accessing one these ATMs is easy- and surcharge free, thanks to the SURF ATM Network! SURF is a network of over 200 surcharge-free ATMs located throughout Maine! Credit union members can save at least an average of $300 a year on surcharge fees when using the SURF network- one of the largest ATM networks in the state! With the SURF network, ‘no fees’ means just that—there are no fees at your ATM, or anywhere else! In addition, a number of SURF ATM locations give thousands of Maine credit union members the ability to make deposits, surcharge-free.
Not only are ATMs unimpaired by technology such as smart phones- the two go hand in hand to make accessing surcharge-free ATMs even more convenient! A new iPhone app allows you to find surcharge-free ATMs in Maine from your current location! Map out vacation destinations and where to find cash. The iPhone app is free, and lists all SURF ATMs, contact info, mapping instructions and displays the new SURF mascot, SURF Dude. Visit the iTunes app store and download it today!
Click here for a complete listing of the SURF ATM locations in Maine!
-Diana D., Maine Credit Union League
For members of Maine credit unions, accessing one these ATMs is easy- and surcharge free, thanks to the SURF ATM Network! SURF is a network of over 200 surcharge-free ATMs located throughout Maine! Credit union members can save at least an average of $300 a year on surcharge fees when using the SURF network- one of the largest ATM networks in the state! With the SURF network, ‘no fees’ means just that—there are no fees at your ATM, or anywhere else! In addition, a number of SURF ATM locations give thousands of Maine credit union members the ability to make deposits, surcharge-free.
Not only are ATMs unimpaired by technology such as smart phones- the two go hand in hand to make accessing surcharge-free ATMs even more convenient! A new iPhone app allows you to find surcharge-free ATMs in Maine from your current location! Map out vacation destinations and where to find cash. The iPhone app is free, and lists all SURF ATMs, contact info, mapping instructions and displays the new SURF mascot, SURF Dude. Visit the iTunes app store and download it today!
Click here for a complete listing of the SURF ATM locations in Maine!
-Diana D., Maine Credit Union League
Wednesday, September 1, 2010
Look who’s sharing!
Our latest Share It! Competition asks credit union members share their favorite sharing moment, or why they love Shared Branching, for a chance to win $500! The most creative entry we receive by September 30 will make one member $500 richer, while two runners-up will win a GPS! Here are some of our latest entries:
“I like Shared Branching because you get the same friendly service as your credit union at all shared branches. They all welcome you and treat you like you opened your account with them -you're part of that family!”
“I love my credit union because they not only answered my Facebook question promptly, but they are ALWAYS so pleasant to deal with. You can hear their smile on the phone while you're talking to them. The loan officer treats us as though we are long time friends, and the online banking is so convenient! Our family will be long time members for sure!”
“I love Shared Branching because you can access your account no matter where you go! Members away at college have the opportunity to keep their accounts (where mom and dad can deposit money), and they can find a credit union near their college to do business with.”
So what do you love to share? Tell us today, and soon you could be sharing $500!
-Diana D., Maine Credit Union League
“I like Shared Branching because you get the same friendly service as your credit union at all shared branches. They all welcome you and treat you like you opened your account with them -you're part of that family!”
“I love my credit union because they not only answered my Facebook question promptly, but they are ALWAYS so pleasant to deal with. You can hear their smile on the phone while you're talking to them. The loan officer treats us as though we are long time friends, and the online banking is so convenient! Our family will be long time members for sure!”
“I love Shared Branching because you can access your account no matter where you go! Members away at college have the opportunity to keep their accounts (where mom and dad can deposit money), and they can find a credit union near their college to do business with.”
So what do you love to share? Tell us today, and soon you could be sharing $500!
-Diana D., Maine Credit Union League
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