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Successful Scholarship Searches and Applications
with Finance Authority of Maine
Scholarships can go a long way in helping students cover college costs, but being successful in the scholarship application process can take some work. Learn to build and work you scholarship application plan. Try out different scholarship websites, and learn to avoid some of the challenges of the scholarship process. Students and parents interested in learning about the scholarship process are encouraged to attend.
Social Security Maximization
with Craig Dickson
Maximize your social security benefit by learning the ins and outs of when and how to file. Learn about your IRA and when may be the best time to file in order to maximize your income for retirement. Learn about your full retirement age (FRA) and how your date of birth affects your payout and potentially reduces your benefit. Divorcees, widows, and widowers may learn if and how they are entitled to claim benefits based on the record of their former spouses.
Connecting Women to Construction Jobs
with New Ventures Maine
In this one-hour Zoom session, women* and underrepresented workers can explore high-wage careers in the construction trades as well as low-cost or no-cost training programs and job opportunities! *people who identify as women or as gender-expansive, gender-nonconforming, or non-binary
Connecting Women to Forestry Careers
with New Ventures Maine
Take advantage of this one-hour Zoom session designed for women* and underrepresented workers interested in exploring careers within the forestry trades! *people who identify as women or as gender-expansive, gender-nonconforming, or non-binary
Caring for Aging Loved Ones: what to Consider
with Mark Morrison
As loved ones age, families often find themselves providing more support. This class offers guidance to help individuals navigate three critical areas of caregiving – finances, health and legacy planning. Acknowledging that every caregiving journey is different, the presentation discusses various levels of support to help attendees find the approach that is right for their circumstances.
Adulting 102: Money Grows
with Finance Authority of Maine
So, you're on a budget, managing a bank account, and wondering about the next steps in your financial journey. We'll 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, FAME's Financial Education Programs Specialist for this one-hour virtual workshop as you take the next steps into Adulting.
Assisted Living: Finding the Right Fit for your Family
with Kaitlyn Morse
Here's a practical in-depth look at what assisted living truly entails and what to consider when exploring this option for yourself or a loved one. Gain valuable insights to help you recognize quality care, ask the right questions and make choices that align with your family's unique needs and values.
Plan for the Future: How an Estate Plan Helps Put you in Control
with Mark Morrison
Topics focus on strategies individuals can use to care for the people and things they love most and how to leave leaving a lasting and meaningful legacy.