CA$H Maine

Creating Assets, Savings & Hope

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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

2021 Advance Child Tax Credit

Posted July 14, 2021

Watch this video with information about the Advance Child Tax Credit from the Economic Security Project. If you are a parent, there is a very good chance you’re about to receive money in monthly payments for every child you have that is 17 years of age or younger. If you are thinking, “What!?” or “Really?”,… Read more

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The Power of Civic Engagement Across Maine’s Institutions of Higher Education

Posted June 17, 2021

American Sign Language Tax Day with student interpreters, CA$H Greater Portland Pictured left to right: Thomas Minch, Alison Stroshane (USM Student), Stephanie Crowley (USM Student), Sarah Vigliano (USM Student), Kerrie Keller, Meryl Troop, Joni Boissoneault and Christie Gaydos. “I would say it is one of the more rewarding things you could possibly do… there is… Read more

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What’s New about the Child Tax Credit in 2021?

Posted June 1, 2021

Your questions about the Child Tax Credit answered by the GetItBack Campaign What is the Child Tax Credit (CTC)? The Child Tax Credit helps offset the costs of raising kids. The CTC has two components. First, the credit reduces income taxes you owe. If your credit is more than the taxes you owe, you get… Read more

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An Essential Guide to Building an Emergency Fund

Posted April 9, 2021

We all experience unexpected financial emergencies—car repairs, unexpected medical bills, broken appliances, loss of income, or even damaged cell phones. Large or small, these unplanned expenses often feel like they hit at the worst times. Setting up an emergency fund is one important way to protect yourself. By putting money aside for these unplanned expenses,… Read more

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Finding Friendship and Helping Others

Posted August 12, 2020

Retirement Volunteer Opportunity at Aroostook CA$H After retiring in 2018, Phil and Denise Bosse were looking for a volunteer opportunity. Phil was familiar with the CA$H Coalition tax preparation program from his work on Senator Collins’s staff. They both really like helping people and Phil has a secret love affair with numbers. As a small… Read more

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Cutting Expenses

Posted May 5, 2020

A tool from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) about how to cut costs and reduce expenses to help you cover daily necessities or save for your goals. Finding ways to reduce your expenses can help you better afford the necessities you can’t live without. It can also give you more money every month to… Read more