Midcoast Maine CA$H 2024 Volunteers Celebrate
Posted January 8, 2025
Midcoast Maine CA$H volunteers and staff at the end of tax season gathering. Read more
Midcoast Maine CA$H Applauds Long-Term Volunteers
Posted January 8, 2025
Pam is a long-standing volunteer greeter for Midcoast Maine CA$H. Read more
Midcoast Maine CA$H Volunteers Receive Award
Posted January 8, 2025
Gene is an advanced tax preparer and Nancy is a greeter, both long-term Midcoast Maine CA$H volunteers. They are pictured here receiving the Community Builder Award from the United Way of Mid Coast Maine for their outstanding volunteerism. Read more
Bowdoinham CA$H
Posted January 8, 2025
Grace is a volunteer tax preparer working with a tax filer in Bowdoinham. Read more
Beware of Fake Charities
Posted November 2, 2023
IRS News Release With the tragic crises and natural disasters happening around the globe, many are responding to the call to give what they can to help. The Internal Revenue Service today warned taxpayers to be wary of criminals soliciting donations and falsely posing as legitimate charities. Criminals commonly set up bogus charities to take… Read more
Student Loan Payments Resume
Posted November 2, 2023
Source: Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) In October, millions of federal student loan borrowers will have a payment due on their loans for the first time since March 2020. Many borrowers may be able to reduce their payments or even get their loans cancelled, and they should explore their options before making payments. Borrowers who… Read more
Saving For Your Past, Present, and Future: The 30/40/30 Rule
Posted February 1, 2023
from America Saves, By Amy Miller, AFC® Our approach to handling a windfall is a simple and easy way to manage what you spend and save and can help you to do the best you can when you have additional funds available. This plan is known as the 30/40/30 Rule. FOLLOW THE 30/40/30 RULE TO… Read more
Maine Relief Checks 2022
Posted April 25, 2022
The Maine Legislature has approved the supplemental budget and it was signed into law by Governor Mills on Wednesday, April 20. Here are the important details: Inflation Relief Checks Relief checks of $850 will be mailed to most Maine residents, starting in June. To be eligible, you must be a full-time resident and file a… Read more
Helping Older Folks With Money Matters
Posted April 14, 2022
Maine has a significant population of older folks. Chances are that many are struggling financially with our current rate of inflation. There are several programs to help seniors with everything from medications to food to energy bills. Check out the resources listed in this article and share them with anyone who may benefit! https://www.forbes.com/advisor/personal-finance/inflation-financial-assistance-seniors/ Read more
Talking to Kids About Money
Posted April 1, 2022
Not sure how to talk money with your kids? You might have reasons that you haven’t yet started to talk about money with your children. It might feel awkward, boring, preachy, or difficult. You might not know where to start, or when it’s the right time. But you probably know it’s important to start. Keep… Read more