Creating Assets, Savings & Hope
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 $850 will be mailed to most Maine residents, starting in June. To be eligible, you must be a full-time resident and file a… Read more
Posted April 14, 2022
Maine has a significant population of older folks. Chances are that many are struggling financially with our current rate of inflation. There are several programs to help seniors with everything from medications to food to energy bills. Check out the resources listed in this article and share them with anyone who may benefit! https://www.forbes.com/advisor/personal-finance/inflation-financial-assistance-seniors/ Read more
Posted April 11, 2018
Benefiting from filing taxes University of Maine at Augusta (UMA) student Santa Havener did not know she could benefit from filing taxes. Santa knew she did not owe taxes, since her earnings came from a Work Study job on campus. However, a case manager at Augusta Housing urged her to file taxes and find out… Read more
Posted January 23, 2018
Take a Class with New Ventures Maine! Introduction to Self-Employment Webinar 2/1 12:00-1:00 p.m. Online Introduction to Self-Employment 4/10 6:00-8:00 p.m. Messalonskee High School Budgeting Basics 5/17 6:00-8:00 p.m. Waterville Senior High School Clean Up Your Credit 5/24 6:00-8:00 p.m. Waterville Senior High School Questions? Contact Jean Dempster at dempster@maine.edu or 207-621-3434 Read more
Posted January 18, 2017
Improve your financial fitness in 2017 by taking a free class with New Ventures Maine: Career Planning: Wed., Feb. 1 – March 1, 9:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m., Lithgow Library Introduction to Self-Employment: Wed., Feb. 15, 9:00 – 11:00 a.m., Augusta Career Center Building Confidence: Tues., Feb. 7 & Feb. 28, 4:30 – 6:00 p.m., Gardiner… Read more
Posted January 13, 2017
Thomas College students are volunteering at the Central Maine CA$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
Posted September 6, 2016
According to the Maine Center for Economic Policy “Payday loans notoriously carry high APRs (annual percentage rate). In Maine, the rates are as high as 217%! Strategically located in low-income neighborhoods or on the internet, payday lenders intentionally trap borrowers in debt that they cannot escape. The average payday borrower is trapped by ten transactions… Read more
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
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
Posted August 25, 2016
The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) recently released the National Financial Capability Study (NFCS) based on data collected in 2015. This study provides data that focuses on 4 components that lead towards being financially stable, including Making Ends Meet, Planning Ahead, Managing Financial Products, Financial Knowledge and Decision Making. Compared to the nation as a… Read more
CA$H Maine is a statewide collaboration of ten coalitions, comprised of 50 non- and for-profit partners, working together to help empower Maine individuals and families to achieve long-term financial stability.