Do you have children who will be looking at college in the next few years or might you be thinking of returning to school yourself? Now is a great time to start thinking about the college financial aid process and ways to boost college savings. The earlier you start, the more confident and relaxed you will feel when it is time to apply for financial aid. Join Michelle Radley, College Access Counselor with the Finance Authority of Maine for this 1-hour workshop as we talk all things paying for college.

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Adulting is tough. Finances can be one of the trickiest parts of adulthood. Whether you’ve been Adulting for decades or are just getting started, banking basics, spending plans, credit scores and useful tools and apps are available to make it a little easier. Join Steve from the Finance Authority of Maine for this 1-hour VIRTUAL money basics workshop!  Registration: Free, but you must pre-register to receive the link to join.

Scholarships can go a long way in helping students cover college costs but being successful in the scholarship application process can take some work. In this session, you’ll learn to build and work on your scholarship application plan. You’ll also learn about and try out different scholarship websites, how to best use a scholarship information tracker, and how to avoid some of the challenges of the scholarship process. Students and parents interested in learning about the scholarship process can join Jessica Whittier, College Access Counselor with the Finance Authority of Maine for this 1-hour workshop as we talk scholarships.

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So, you're on a budget, managing a bank account, and wondering about the next steps in your financial journey.  In Adulting 102, we will look at the differences between saving and investing, and if you are ready to invest, how to get started.  Other topics will include protecting your assets (insurance), advanced budgeting, and understanding the role economics plays in our financial life.  Join Steve Kautz, Financial Education Programs Specialist from the Finance Authority of Maine for this 1-hour virtual workshop as you take the next steps into adulting.  FREE, but you must register to get the ZOOM link.

The time to plan is now! Should you have a Power of Attorney? What should you consider when drafting a will, making gifts, or transferring assets? Sometimes our actions can have unintended consequences. Laws, regulations, and healthcare issues surrounding the elderly are complicated. Come learn the facts and what to consider as you plan for the future. Jim is an attorney from the Elder Law Offices of Kienitz & Pross, PA.