Creating Assets, Savings & Hope
Posted February 7, 2019
How can tacos help students at the University of Maine at Farmington become more financially literate about taxes, debt management and personal finance? Taxes and Tacos Event The UMF Financial Literacy Peer Education Program is hosting a “Taxes and Tacos” event for students, 9 a.m.–6:30 p.m., Monday, Feb. 11, in the Kalikow Education Center lobby,… Read more
Posted January 31, 2019
Advocates gathered at the State House on January 24, 2019, for 13th EITC Awareness Day AUGUSTA, Maine — Workers may get a larger tax refund this year because of the EITC, or Earned Income Tax Credit. But that income boost is only available to those who file their taxes. Advocates in Maine celebrated the 13th… Read more
Posted January 21, 2019
What is the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC)? The Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) is a tax credit that may give you money back at tax time or lower the federal taxes you owe. You can claim the credit whether you’re single or married, or have children or not. The main requirement is that you… Read more
Posted January 10, 2019
As anyone who’s ever been stuck in traffic knows, the journey isn’t always about where you’re going—it’s about how you get there. As it turns out, the same principle is at work when you have to make a decision about your money. Arriving at a sense of financial well-being takes skills and know-how. Here are… Read more
Posted January 4, 2019
United Way of Aroostook has led the Aroostook CA$H Coalition for 7 years, We offer free tax services for low to middle-income households. In addition, we provide information about saving, classes, and community resources. The program has been growing by leaps and bounds over the years. In fact, last year we served 807 households. Helping… Read more
Posted December 6, 2018
Blog By Courtney-Rose Dantus, Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection – NOV 19, 2018 The holidays are a time of giving, from traveling to see family and friends to shopping for gifts. For many people, all of this spending can add up quickly. During the 2017 holiday season, American credit card debt rose at the second-fastest… Read more
Posted November 26, 2018
Arohi Pathak Associate Director, Field Engagement Prosperity Now, Thursday, November 15, 2018 Prosperity Now Blog In this Native American Heritage month, we’re inspired by the exciting work taking place in Native communities that have historically struggled with poverty, high unemployment and limited economic opportunity. Today, increased investment in and by Native Community Development Financial Institutions… Read more
Posted November 2, 2018
Donna Patrick saw a flyer for the Rainy Day Savings Account matched savings program on the bulletin board at school. Yet it was a year before she got up the nerve to talk to New Ventures Maine and apply for an account. Donna says, “I was afraid there would be strings attached and hoops to… Read more
Posted August 21, 2018
Your credit history can determine if you can get a loan, and even where you live or work. Credit scores can determine how much you pay to borrow money for a car or house. Below are some tips on how to deal with 3 common credit issues from a blog by Liane Weissenberger on the… Read more
Posted July 12, 2018
An informative article on the United Way blog has some great information about why it’s important to take a quick look at your paycheck right now. (See the original blog post, here: Does Your Paycheck Need a Checkup?) Most notable from the post, is this: The IRS has created a Withholding Calculator to help people estimate the… Read more
CA$H Maine is a statewide collaboration of eight coalitions, comprised of 50 non- and for-profit partners, working together to help empower Maine individuals and families to achieve long-term financial stability.