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If owning a home is a future goal for you Penquis is offering a free zoom webinar today during the lunch hour that will help answer basic questions about buying a home, such questions about credit score, how much you would qualify for, and how debt impacts a home purchase and more. Click below for more information.
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Are you stressed out by doing your taxes?? We can help you file your taxes for FREE. We are a FREE VITA Tax Site. We offering five “Scan & Go” Sites in Bangor, Belfast, Dover-Foxcroft, Lincoln & Orono. Or do it fully remotely online. We have appointments available as early as this week!![]()
Three Easy Options: ![]()
1. Call 211 and ask to schedule your tax appointment. Be sure to tell them what town you are in to get the closest location to you.![]()
2. Go online to www.cashmaine.org/free-tax-prep/ and select “Scan & Go” click “Find A Site Now” button then click on “Eastern Maine CA$H” and then select your site to schedule your appointment.![]()
3. Go online to www.cashmaine.org/free-tax-prep/ and under Fully-remote Online Tax Assistance (No Appointment Required) and click “Get Started Now” and it will bring you to “GetYourRefund.org”. Click the “Get Started” button and follow the instructions.![]()
Got Questions? Email: emcash@penquis.org or Call: 974-2476
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.