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Financial Fitness in the New Year

Posted January 18, 2017

Improve your financial fitness in 2017 by taking a free class with New Ventures Maine: Career Planning: Wed., Feb. 1 – March 1, 9:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m., Lithgow Library Introduction to Self-Employment: Wed., Feb. 15, 9:00 – 11:00 a.m., Augusta Career Center Building Confidence: Tues., Feb. 7 & Feb. 28, 4:30 – 6:00 p.m., Gardiner… Read more

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Thomas College Students Volunteer for Central Maine CA$H Coalition

Posted January 13, 2017

Thomas College students are volunteering at the Central Maine CA$H VITA tax clinics again this tax season. This is a win-win for Central Maine community members and for Thomas College students.  Area residents will get their taxes prepared for free by reliable volunteers. Thomas students will gain valuable training and experience as certified volunteer tax preparers. The… Read more

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Time for a Change?

Posted January 13, 2017

Plan for your future with free classes at New Ventures Maine!   Work for Yourself at 50+: Thursday, February 16, 2017, 6:00-8:00 at Messalonskee High School Building Confidence: Thursdays, March 9 & March 16, 2017, 6:00-8:00 at Skowhegan Area High School Budgeting Basics: Monday, March 20, 2017, 5:30-7:30 at Warsaw Middle School in Pittsfield Introduction… Read more

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Free Tax Prep. in Augusta

Posted January 3, 2017

Capital Area CA$H VITA tax clinics will take place on Tuesday evenings in February and March 2017. You may qualify to have your taxes prepared for free if your household income was less than $54,000 in 2016. Learn if you qualify for Earned Income Tax Credit and/or Child Tax Credit. Use direct deposit for a faster refund…. Read more

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Credit in December

Posted December 20, 2016

It is important to remember the following things as we are bombarded with store credit card offers during the holiday season. A few tips to keep in mind: Deferred interest deals are often something used to lure in new customers, but could leave your bank account hurting. In many cases, if you miss a payment,… Read more

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‘Tis The Season for Higher Energy Costs

Posted November 8, 2016

As another cold Maine winter approaches, small changes can add up to big savings on energy costs. For instance, having your furnace cleaned and serviced can make it work more effectively, saving you money on heating oil. Check out these energy efficiency tips from Efficiency Maine: Turn the thermostat down to 55 degrees when the house… Read more

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Finding Health Insurance—What to Look For!

Posted October 20, 2016

Whether you’ve just turned 26 and are moving off a parent’s healthcare plan or you’ve recently left a job and need to find your own insurance, navigating health insurance can seem tricky and overwhelming. However there are a number of resources out there that can help you know how to compare plans, what questions to… Read more

Holiday Budgeting Workshop

Posted September 29, 2016

Join us for a one-session class to develop a spending plan for the holidays. The holiday season can be stressful.  Figuring out a budget can help you gain confidence and feel secure as you enter the holiday season. Pre-registration is required!   Register Here FMI and to register please call Suzanne at New Ventures Maine… Read more

University of Maine Presque Isle 5:00 - 7:00 PM Cost: Free
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16,000 Maine Families Qualify for Matching Funds

Posted August 30, 2016

  Many parents worry about how they will pay for their children’s college tuition. In Maine, the NextGen College InvestingⓇ Plan has helped many Maine families to relieve some of this anxiety. Since 2002 the NextGen College InvestingⓇ Plan has been a way for parents & guardians to save money for their children’s education. In recent… Read more

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Free Fall Classes: Augusta, Gardiner, and Oakland

Posted August 26, 2016

Join a free class this season to build your confidence, build your savings, and build your action plan!   My Money Works will be held on Tuesday evenings at Cony High School from September 20-October 18. You can gain tools to create a budget, understand credit, make a savings plan, and set and meet financial goals.   Building Confidence will… Read more