Creating Assets, Savings & Hope
Posted April 29, 2016
There are times in life when unexpected things happen that change one’s financial situation. This may be the loss of a job, a separation or divorce, the death of a spouse or a major home or car repair. All of these circumstances can cause our finances to suffer as we try to figure out how… Read more
Posted April 27, 2016
Have you ever thought that you would like to be a homeowner? This is a desire that many Americans have, so how do you decide if this is right for you? If you are currently renting, but are interested in becoming a homeowner, there are many decisions you will need to make. A great place… Read more
Posted April 26, 2016
How do you decide if combining finances is right for you? Whether you have been a couple for years and are interested in combining your finances, or are getting married soon and are considering doing it then, there are many things to think about. While the decision is up to you and your partner about what… Read more
Posted April 25, 2016
The last few weeks of classes are approaching, soon it will be finals week, and then on to graduation. Student in both high school and college will be stepping into a new stage in their lives. For some, this means starting at a new school in the fall, and working toward earning a degree. For… Read more
Posted April 18, 2016
Jeff and Anna Cardoza with their children. Anna Cardoza discovered CA$H Maine after she graduated from college. It helped her greatly to have her taxes prepared and get back the most she could from her tax refund. As Anna said, “I’ve always felt that I was in good, capable hands at CA$H Maine and trust… Read more
Posted March 11, 2016
FOUR DIRECTIONS OFFICE | 20 Godfrey Drive, Orono ME | SATURDAY, MARCH 19th and MARCH 26th | 8am-3pm Want to keep that financial momentum going post-tax season? Think about attending a homebuyer education course through HoMEworks or a local nonprofit! In cooperation with MaineStream Finance and Penquis CAP, Four Directions is offering a comprehensive… Read more
Posted February 26, 2016
The article, “Matched Savings Efforts Help Mainers Work Towards a Better Future,” that is found in the John T. Gorman Foundation’s most recent newsletter, highlights why it is important for people to be able to save, and the programs that can support the people of Maine in doing so: “For many Mainers, saving for a house, for… Read more
Posted February 11, 2016
Nadia signed up for a Rainy Savings Account through New Ventures Maine because she was looking for ways to become more self-reliant. As a single mom just starting college, she knew she would need to have some emergency savings set aside to help with unexpected expenses. “After completing the Rainy Days Savings Program, something unpredictable… Read more
Posted February 4, 2016
Lee, who lives on a fixed income, was looking for better ways to manage her money when she signed up for a My Money Works class with New Ventures Maine. “Taking this class gave me both the skills and confidence that I needed to take control of my finances.” A motivated learner, she quickly… Read more
Posted January 20, 2016
Eastern Maine CA$H will be offering several locations this year that will be Virtual VITA drop off sites. A drop off site allows customers to drop off their tax return documents on certain days and come back another day to receive their completed return. The following locations in Washington County will be offering this service:… Read more
CA$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.