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Are your clients or you struggling with money? Learn how to use the Financial Empowerment Toolkit and more to help your clients and possibly yourself too.![]()
Free 8 Week Class & Tools ![]()
Financial empowerment is building the knowledge and ability of individuals to manage their money and to choose and use financial services products that work for them. ![]()
The classes will be Thursday morning for 2 hours starting on Thursday, January 20th at 9 am. All class will be via Zoom. Class materials will be provided via email and Google Drive. Some of the topics we will cover are an intro to the toolkit; how to getting a credit report; how to read a credit report; dealing with disputes; The ChexSystems; Tracking income and expenses; Paying bills; Getting through the month; student loans; second chance lenders; and other resources. ![]()
To register: forms.gle/krGLEJ8VhzSgBCmi9 or Email James Macomber at jmacomber@penquis.org ![]()
Cost: FREE![]()
For free financial coaching contact: 207-974-2476
A Family Development Account or “FDA” is a savings account that makes a difference and can help in a time you need it most. For every dollar you save, the FDA Coalition matches it with four additional dollars, so your savings add up quick. You deposit $5 in your savings account, you earn $20 in match funds, for a total of $25. ![]()
The FDA program can help you save money to reach a number of goals such as: Business, Home Buying and Repairs, Car Repair and Purchase, Emergency Savings. ![]()
For all of the eligibility requirements, see the link below.
Personal Finance & Savings - MaineStream Finance
www.mainestreamfinance.org
MaineStream Finance's Family Development Accounts make savings easy! Every dollar you save is matched with four additional dollars.
Are you having trouble paying your rent? Are you concerned about eviction? Is your rent affordable? Let us help! With this FREE service, a HUD Housing Counselor can work with you on budgeting, saving, discuss options and how to be a better renter. We also welcome partnerships with landlords!![]()
To schedule an appointment: Call 207-974-2403 or visit www.mainestreamfinance.org/.../rental-counseling.../ and complete the online intake form (quickest way to get scheduled), or email hmassow@penquis.org.
Calling all First Time Home-buyers - Our last class of the year is almost here! There is no time like the present to get a head start on this coming 2022 homebuying season. Check out all of the class details and registration on our website at www.mainestreamfinance.org/homeownership/classes/ today! And don't forget that the certification is valid for two years!
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Homebuyer Classes - MaineStream Finance
www.mainestreamfinance.org
MaineStream Finance offers homebuyer classes in Maine, both online and in-person, that teach the fundamentals of homeownership and provide a completion certificate.