Personal finance is a critical skill for long-term financial success. However, many adults have learned what they know about personal finance as they've progressed through life. What have you missed along the way? No matter what your financial situation is, it is important to understand how to handle your money. This course will familiarize you with the basics of budgeting, including creating and managing a budget, as well as setting financial goals, understanding your credit, tips for saving money, and the basics of investing.

To register use this link: https://catalog.mindedge.com/rsu19/courses/1112/personal-finance?mode=purchase 

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 Nikki Vachon,

College Access Counselor with the Finance Authority of Maine for this 1-hour workshop as we

talk about all things paying for college.  This workshop is offered by FAME in partnership with adult education programs across Aroostook, Hancock, Penobscot and Washington Counties. This is live online using ZOOM.

Call the office to register - 368-3290

Curious about how to improve your financial future?  Maybe you’re just looking for a way to improve your current cash flow.  In this session we’ll talk about money building strategies including making the most of your existing income and finding a gig to increase the money in your pocket.  We’ll also talk about banking and investing tools that can get your money work for you. Join the Finance Authority of Maine for this 1 hour virtual workshop as we talk building wealth.

Is higher education in your family’s future?  Join a college savings specialist from the Finance Authority of Maine to talk about planning and saving for higher education. Come learn about the aspirational and financial impacts of savings for students of all ages, as well as the program highlights of Maine’s Section 529 plan, a tool many families use to prepare for higher education expenses. Join Marie Pelletier, College Savings Counselor from the Finance Authority of Maine for this 1 hour virtual session and get a head start on saving for your child or grandchild’s higher education.