Creating Assets, Savings & Hope
Posted June 23, 2026
Summer is finally here, and with it come long days, warm weather, and plenty of opportunities to make memories with your kids. The good news is that keeping children entertained doesn’t have to come with a high price tag. Whether you’re staying close to home or just looking to fill a few afternoons, there are plenty… Read more
Posted June 23, 2026
Saving for retirement can be challenging, especially for families without access to workplace plans. A new federal effort signed by President Trump expands access to retirement savings by allowing more lower- and middle-income workers to open accounts and receive a $1,000 federal Saver’s Match when they contribute. Read more from The Trump IRA Program Could Help… Read more
Posted June 23, 2026
Money Fit Article by Rick Munster Practical Ways to Save Money Without Turning Life Upside Down Saving money usually does not come from one dramatic change. It more often comes from everyday decisions about groceries, bills, subscriptions, transportation, and habits at home. In brief: The best money-saving life hacks are small, repeatable changes you can… Read more
Posted January 8, 2025
Midcoast Maine CA$H volunteers and staff at the end of tax season gathering. Read more
Posted January 8, 2025
Pam is a long-standing volunteer greeter for Midcoast Maine CA$H. Read more
Posted January 8, 2025
Gene is an advanced tax preparer and Nancy is a greeter, both long-term Midcoast Maine CA$H volunteers. They are pictured here receiving the Community Builder Award from the United Way of Mid Coast Maine for their outstanding volunteerism. Read more
Posted January 8, 2025
Grace is a volunteer tax preparer working with a tax filer in Bowdoinham. Read more
Posted November 2, 2023
IRS News Release With the tragic crises and natural disasters happening around the globe, many are responding to the call to give what they can to help. The Internal Revenue Service today warned taxpayers to be wary of criminals soliciting donations and falsely posing as legitimate charities. Criminals commonly set up bogus charities to take… Read more
Posted November 2, 2023
Source: Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) In October, millions of federal student loan borrowers will have a payment due on their loans for the first time since March 2020. Many borrowers may be able to reduce their payments or even get their loans cancelled, and they should explore their options before making payments. Borrowers who… Read more
Posted February 1, 2023
from America Saves, By Amy Miller, AFC® Our approach to handling a windfall is a simple and easy way to manage what you spend and save and can help you to do the best you can when you have additional funds available. This plan is known as the 30/40/30 Rule. FOLLOW THE 30/40/30 RULE TO… 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.