CA$H Maine

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Maine celebrates the 10th anniversary of American Sign Language Tax Day

Posted March 15, 2018

Saturday, February 24, 2018, marked the 10th anniversary of American Sign Language (ASL) Tax Day in Portland, Maine. Stakeholder Partnerships, Education & Communication (SPEC) partners provided free tax preparation services to 44 taxpayers who are deaf or hard of hearing. These partners included CA$H Greater Portland, Disability Rights Maine, Maine Registry of Interpreters for the… Read more

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Take Charge of Your Finances in 2018

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

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Meet Your Money Goals in 2018 with New Ventures Maine

Posted January 11, 2018

Sign up today for a free class near you! Introduction to Self-Employment 1/17, 2/21/ 3/21 9:00-11:00 a.m. CareerCenter, Augusta Tax Readiness for the Self-Employed Webinar 1/18 12:00-1:00 p.m. Online My Money Works Webinar 1/18-2/8 6:30-7:30 p.m. Online Work for Yourself at 50+ Webinar 1/22 10:00-11:30 a.m. Online Budgeting Basics 2/27 4:30-6:00 p.m. Gardiner Area High School My Money… Read more

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Sign up for a Class for Financial Literacy Awareness Month

Posted April 1, 2017

April is Financial Literacy Awareness Month. Throughout the month will be featuring financial news and events at cashmaine.org and financial tips on Facebook and Twitter. Be sure to “like” us so that you will receive these helpful and fun tips! New Ventures Maine, one of CA$H’s many community partners, provides statewide tuition free classes statewide in money management,… Read more

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Finances, College and the Single Parent

Posted February 10, 2017

By Dottie Perham-Whittier, LA CA$H Co-Chair When my son, Mack, was born in October of 1999, people told me he’d be 18 before I knew it. Looking at my 8 lb. 2 oz. bundle of joy, I thought people were crazy to say that. However, time has flown by! He will be 18 and graduates… Read more

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Upcoming Training in Aroostook County

Posted January 30, 2017

  Budgeting Basics, 2 hour workshop Learn the basic pieces for building a budget, including money tracking and goal setting. Create a budget that works for you. May 3, 6 to 8 pm, Houlton Higher Education Center, Houlton May 23, 6 to 8 pm, UMPI, Presque Isle   Clean-up Your Credit Workshop, 2 hour workshop… Read more

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CA$H Maine Celebrates EITC Awareness Day

Posted January 27, 2017

What is the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC)? Each year, the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) supports the financial stability of over 27 million of low-and moderate-income workers by reducing the regressive federal tax burden on low-wage earners.  Depending on a worker’s income, the amount of taxes owed may be less than the credit and… Read more

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Free tax prep services begin on Jan. 26 in Farmington

Posted January 20, 2017

Western Maine CA$H is celebrating its 15th anniversary of free tax preparation by IRS-certified local community volunteers. Western Maine CA$H is one of 10 coalitions in Maine. There are more than 50 non-profit and for-profit partners involved in CA$H Maine. CA$H Maine offers free tax preparation as well as empowerment of Maine individuals and families… Read more

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Financial Fitness in the New Year

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