Atlantic Federal Credit Union

What would you use a HELOC for? The seasons change, the tides shift, and home values continue to trend upward. As your home's value increases, so does your available equity, allowing homeowners to leverage their home's equity to achieve financial goals and build a brighter future. How can you use your home's equity to improve your financial well-being? Our latest blog, The 7 Best Ways to Utilize Your Home's Equity, might get you brainstorming! https://lnkd.in/eN3Xxypg

Wow! Great job everyone, not even the weather can hold you back.

How do you like your coffee? According to the National Coffee Association, 7 in 10 Americans drink coffee every week, and 62% drink coffee daily. That's a lot of java. So if you're going to drink coffee, it should be the best, right? We asked Atlantic employees what their favorite coffee shops in Maine are. Did your favorite coffee shop make the list? Read our latest blog, 10 Best Places to Get a Cup of Coffee in Maine, to find out! https://lnkd.in/ewagfTFW

We are excited to share that yesterday, we broke ground on a new branch in Scarborough! The new branch will be located at the intersection of Payne Road and Ginn Roads. Scott Chretien, our President and CEO, summed it up nicely: "Our goal is to help more Mainers do better. This strategic location, next to the new Downs Development, will enhance accessibility for more Mainers and allow us to continue our mission of empowering individuals and fostering financial well-being." This is a monumental step forward in Atlantic's future, and we can't wait to call another part of Maine home and continue our goal of helping people do better!

The Atlantic Community Engagement (ACE) Award recipients are employees who go above and beyond to support their community through volunteering and outreach. Jason has helped at countless financial fitness fairs at local Maine high schools, educating students, and he volunteers as a Little League coach! Morgan volunteers with Saco Meals, contributing to a cause close to our heart: ending hunger in Maine. Fred is a champion at fundraising and community service and recently assisted with a clinic to help check students' eyesight. Together, we can accomplish anything!

Beth is our latest Shine Bright recipient for her extraordinary compassion and remarkable kindness. When members are victims of fraud, Beth goes above and beyond to make sure they feel safe and taken care of; no obstacle can stop her. Thank you, Beth, for going above and beyond to take care of our members in their time of need! #EmployeeSpotlight #memberexperiencewasgreat #shinebright

What's your favorite Mom and Pop Shop? As the backbone of our communities, they provide essential jobs to many and offer products and services often not found elsewhere, but they often have to compete with billion-dollar franchises and a fluctuating economy. So, what can we do to support small businesses? Find out by reading our latest blog - Mom and Pop Shops – How to Support Small Businesses. https://lnkd.in/g8Y3XWFv

Atlantic employees recently volunteered as Guest Chefs with the Ronald McDonald House, cooking meals (and some delicious-looking cookies) to help those in need in Maine! The Ronald McDonald House Charities of Maine help families during some of the most stressful times of their lives. The comfort and support they offer to families of pediatric patients can make a huge difference. Have you volunteered anywhere lately?

Even if you don't have a green thumb, you probably know that weeds are bad for gardens; they'll halt the growth of your vegetables. Poor decisions like overgrown debt, forgotten expenses, and poor budgeting can also halt your financial growth! You don't need to break out gloves or dig through the dirt; you just need to make actionable plans and brush up on your financial literacy! It's time to update your financial strategies, and our latest blog, "8 Reliable Tips to Weed Out Bad Financial Habits" can help. https://lnkd.in/epM-Qc9Z

Amanda is our latest Shine Bright recipient! Amanda always goes above and beyond to take care of our members! Her quick thinking and remarkable dedication have been key in helping so many members' problems. She won't rest until she knows something is taken care of! Thank you so much, Amanda. #EmployeeSpotlight #memberexperiencewasgreat #shinebright