CA$H Maine

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Calling All CA$H Maine Income Tax Filers

Posted June 17, 2016

We want to hear from you! Recently we sent out surveys to those who provided contact information when they had their income taxes prepared through their local CA$H Maine coalition. Those who provided email addresses should have received a survey by email. Mail surveys were sent to those who did not provide email addresses. The first… Read more

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Summer Learning in Augusta

Posted June 14, 2016

New Ventures Maine is now accepting registrations for several engaging, tuition-free classes!   My Money Works will meet on four Thursdays, July 14 – August 4, from 9:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. at the University of Maine at Augusta. This class, open to adults of all abilities, provides the tools to create a budget, learn about credit use,… Read more

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The Racial Wealth Gap

Posted June 13, 2016

  Did you know that 2/3 of people living in the USA live paycheck to paycheck? For those that experience this, it is hard to build wealth when there is nothing left at the end of the month to save or invest. Wealth inequality is becoming just as a big of a problem as income inequality…. Read more

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York County Offers Financial Coaching Assistance!

Posted June 13, 2016

Frequently Asked Questions about Financial Opportunity Coaching What is York County Community Action’s Financial Coaching Program?  It is to match a volunteer Coach with a Participant in order to follow a path of self-determination in setting a goal and then attaining it by using resources available. What is the commitment of the Coach and the Participant?… Read more

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CA$H Maine Volunteer Receives Award

Posted June 8, 2016

Alex Brann receiving her award from Elizabeth Barron, Executive Director of United Way of Mid-Maine and Central Maine CA$H Site Coordinator. It takes a great number of people to show up in their kindness to help keep the VITA tax sites running smoothly each year.  Central Maine CA$H Coalition is fortunate to get people from… Read more

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Update: LD 1318 Work and Save

Posted June 7, 2016

LD 1318, known by its shortened name, Work and Save, did not survive the legislative process this past session in spite of  the concerted efforts of a group of  advocates led by Amy Gallant of AARP, and  supported by Eloise Vitelli for CA$H Maine and NVME, among others. Conversations have already begun, however, to re-introduce… Read more

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Who is Hungry in Maine?

Posted June 6, 2016

  Did you know that 16.2% of Maine’s 1.3 million citizens are experiencing food insecurity? 16.2% may not sound like a lot, but that percent represents 208,000 people. This amounts to approximately 1/6 of the state’s population that is not getting enough to eat. What is food insecurity anyway? Food insecurity is experienced by a… Read more

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CA$H Maine Adds Class Listing

Posted May 31, 2016

We have a new section on our website that highlights money management, career, home ownership, and small business classes available throughout the state through our community partners. The class listing can be found in the drop down under the Money Guide. This listing will be updated as new classes become available. Summer classes will be… Read more

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Retirement Savings Means It’s Time to Sweat the Small Stuff

Posted May 25, 2016

Written by, Tammy Greynolds, who works for America Saves, managed by the nonprofit Consumer Federation of America, which seeks to motivate, encourage, and support low- to moderate-income households to save money, reduce debt, and build wealth. Learn more at AmericaSaves.org. Baby Boomers, Gen X, Millennials. The lack of retirement savings in our country is an… Read more

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Ways to Make the Most of Your Refund

Posted May 9, 2016

Tax season is over and for those who received a tax refund the question is what to do with that refund. Many tax filers already know what they will do with their refund such as paying down debt, bringing past due bills current, other individual financial needs, etc. Saving some of your refund can be… Read more