Creating Assets, Savings & Hope
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 November 28, 2017
Paying Off a Payday Loan Often called payday loans or cash advance loans, these short-term, high-fee loans can turn a temporary setback into a major financial crisis. Here are a few tips to help you pay off your payday loan: Understand what you’re up against. If you signed a contract for a payday loan, you… 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 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
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 16, 2016
Are you interested in taking a financial class this fall? Here are the options that will be offered through our partner New Ventures Maine: My Money Works Farmington-Starting 8/24 South Portland-Starting 9/19 Augusta-Starting 9/20 Rockland-Starting 10/5 Lewiston-Starting 10/25 Budgeting Basics Lewiston-Starting 8/30 Turner-Starting 10/11 Strong-Starting 10/19 Bethel-Starting 10/26 Clean Up Your… 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.