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CA$H MAINE
CA$H MAINE offers budget, debt, and savings step-by-step tools that are easy to use and can help anyone get started with what to do now with their current income and plan for their future.
External Website: CA$H MAINE
FAME Money Management: For Students & Educators
The Financial Authority of Maine (FAME) offers this Money Management guide for students (high school, college, and beyond) and families. Subjects include:
- Setting goals
- Getting organized
- Tracking spending
- Creating a budget
- Reducing expenses
- Saving & investing
- Protecting your identity
- Review your credit report
- Managing debt
- SALT online financial education
Other Maine-based financial education resources can be found at this link:
Maine-based Financial Education Resources
External Website: Financial Authority of Maine
Personal Financial Counseling (Maine Army National Guard Family Program Office)
The Maine Army National Guard Family Program Office provides a list of financial resources including national, federal, industry, community, and Guard-specific programs. Visit the links for more financial counseling, information, and aid information.
Free personal financial counseling resources in Maine
Contact
JFSAP MFLC PFC: 1-207-274-3987
Military One Source: 1-800-342-9647
Free or Sliding-fee Personal Financial Counseling Resources
Contact
Money Management International (consumer credit counseling services):
Bangor
175 Exchange St. Ste 200
Phone: 866.232.9080
Auburn
250 S Center Street
Phone: 207.755.0033
South Portland
111 Westcott Road
Phone: 207.772.6633
External Website: Maine Army National Guard Bureau "Money Matters" Program
Property Tax 101: Maine
"Property Tax 101" may help you better understand Maine median, county, and national comparison property taxes. Some tax map, records, and assessor information is also posted. It's important to factor in all your tax liabilities when considering property purchases and working within a household budget. When considering property purchases, it's always best to contact the city/town, county, and or state tax assessor offices to secure the most current information to make sound financial decisions.
This site is a free public service not affiliated with any governmental organization. According to their site their information is derived from the U.S. Census Bureau, The Tax Foundation, and Maine Revenue Services. Be sure to note the dates of their information.
External Website: Property Tax 101