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All You Need To Know About Applying For FAFSA

Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) season is in full swing! Whether you’re a college student, a high school senior or you’re seeking financial aid for your college-age child, it’s time to fill out those forms. The rules and deadlines can be confusing, but we’re here to help. We have answered all your questions […]

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Black Friday Problems

Here at Lincoln Maine FCU, we hate to see your money go to waste, so we’ve put together a list of misleading advertising schemes you may come across when hunting for deals this Black Friday. Be an informed consumer and shop smartly! 1. Very limited quantities That $200-off supersized TV screen on the front page […]

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Book Lovers Day

Are your kids reading enough books this summer? It is hard to keep kids in the learning mindset when they are on summer break. Here are some tips to get your kids engaged in reading before heading back to school in a couple weeks. Find new books, visit your local library or find a book […]

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Skimming

Skimming: Prepare & Protect Your Accounts The issue of skimming and its impact on one’s card security is a source of local and national concern. Skimming is a growing problem, and one that our credit union takes very seriously. It can occur at ATM machines and other point-of-sale locations.  A skimmer is a device that […]

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Save with Balance Transfers

Are you one of the 48% of credit card users who make the minimum payment on your card and have the amount roll over to the next month? According to the Federal Reserve 15% of families report spending more money than they receive each month. (Federal Reserve) This means you could be spending 100’s of […]

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