Creating Assets, Savings & Hope
Posted January 23, 2026
Article by The Federal Trade Commission If you are feeling overwhelmed by debt you’re not alone. Getting a handle on debt starts with understanding your options. Simple steps like creating a budget and reviewing your bills can give you a clearer picture of your finances. If a debt has gone to collections, it’s important to know… Read more
Posted December 16, 2025
JP Morgan Chase sponsored two events this past tax season, one with the Portland Sea Dogs and one with the Maine Mariners. Not only did all families who participate receive free tickets and food vouchers, they also received financial education from interactive workshops and books. We’re excited that JP Morgan Chase will continue their sponsorship… 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
Posted February 25, 2019
My Money Works is a free class designed to help you gain the skills and confidence you need to: stretch your money pay your bills reduce debt find money for savings plan for retirement set personal financial goals My Money Works will be held online Wednesday evenings from 6:00-7:00, starting March 6, 2019. Learn more and register for… Read more
Posted April 11, 2018
Benefiting from filing taxes University of Maine at Augusta (UMA) student Santa Havener did not know she could benefit from filing taxes. Santa knew she did not owe taxes, since her earnings came from a Work Study job on campus. However, a case manager at Augusta Housing urged her to file taxes and find out… Read more
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
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
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
Posted January 3, 2017
Capital Area CA$H VITA tax clinics will take place on Tuesday evenings in February and March 2017. You may qualify to have your taxes prepared for free if your household income was less than $54,000 in 2016. Learn if you qualify for Earned Income Tax Credit and/or Child Tax Credit. Use direct deposit for a faster refund…. Read more
Posted August 16, 2016
Are you interested in taking a financial class this fall? Here are the options that will be offered through our partner New Ventures Maine: My Money Works Farmington-Starting 8/24 South Portland-Starting 9/19 Augusta-Starting 9/20 Rockland-Starting 10/5 Lewiston-Starting 10/25 Budgeting Basics Lewiston-Starting 8/30 Turner-Starting 10/11 Strong-Starting 10/19 Bethel-Starting 10/26 Clean Up Your… Read more
CA$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.