Creating Assets, Savings & Hope
Posted May 9, 2016
On April 28th the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) released information that they were making available a prototype of the Payback Playbook for consumers to review. The Payback Playbook will allow consumers with student loan debt to view personalized payment options on their bill, online and through email to see what options would be most… Read more
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 28, 2016
It’s never too early to start teaching your kids about saving, budgeting, and other money basics. While it may seems like a complicated topic there are many activities you can have your children do to help them learn about money in a fun and stress-free way. If you do not feel confident in your… 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 April 1, 2016
This month is Financial Literacy Awareness Month. Throughout April will be featuring 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, career planning, and starting a… Read more
Posted April 1, 2016
Most Americans are falling short of the amount required for a comfortable retirement – if they are saving at all. The difficulty can be a lack of education about the need for retirement savings. Also, meeting the demands of today and/or the belief that our wages are too low can prevent us from saving for… Read more
Posted March 15, 2016
Free tax preparation helps low-wage workers build financial stability, boosts local economy Nearly $ 21 million in federal and state income taxes was returned to Maine state workers during the 2015 tax season as a result of free tax preparation services offered by local IRS-certified volunteers, according to a new breakdown of national IRS data… 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.