Tuesday, April 21st and Friday, April 24th, 2015
Portland, Maine - Tuesday, April 21st: Be Money Smart When Making "Final Arrangements"
10:30-11:30am in Meeting room #3
Join Jane Mullen of Dignity Memorial to discuss making our “final arrangements” in advance of our death. “Final arrangements” usually encompass the care and disposition of our remains, religious and/or secular rituals to mark our lives and deaths, and a range of practical financial and logistical matters. The more complete a plan we have in place, the less our survivors will need to address upon our death. The more thoughtfully created our plan is, the more “Money Smart” it is.
Join us to discuss how to be “Money Smart” about this form of advance planning. We will discuss how to create a plan that reflects your values and wishes, how to identify the costs associated with your plan, options for paying for your arrangements, and how to protect the cost of your plan from the impact of inflation. Please bring your curiosity and your questions, and join us!
“Be pro-active, be prepared, be Money Smart. This program will help you apply this approach to financial and practical end-of-life matters.”
Tuesday, April 21st: Successful Student Loan Repayment presented by the Finance Authority of Maine (FAME)
12:00-1:00 PM in Meeting room #5
Join the conversation with Jennifer Lanphear, College Access Counselor at FAME, as she shares her 20+ years of student loan experience. Whether you just graduated, are taking a break from school, or have already started repaying your student loans, these tips will help you keep your student loan debt under control or will help you regain control. Learn about the various repayment plans, avoiding default, and resolving default.
Friday, April 25th: Credit Report Day with KeyBank and CA&H of United Way Greater Portland
12:00-2pm in Meeting room # 4
When was the last time you looked at your credit report? Your credit history (bill payments, credit card and loan debt) can impact your ability to make future purchases, qualify for employment, utilities and housing. Join us to review your free credit report and discover strategies to build good credit. Once you have your credit report, learn how you can multiply your savings with a Maine Family Development Account. Call 207 871-1700, ext. 725 to make your appointment. Walk-ins welcome upon availability.
Friday, April 25th: CREDIT SMART FOR TEENS
3:00-3:30pm, Teen Lounge
■ Know basic credit card terms and definitions
■ Understand your credit rating and how it affects your interest rate
■ Recognize why it’s important to pay more than the minimum payment
■ How to maintain good credit
■ The basics of a spending plan
About Money Smart Week
Created by the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago in 2002, Money Smart Week® is a public awareness campaign designed to help consumers better manage their personal finances. This is achieved through the collaboration and coordinated effort of hundreds of organizations across the country. Programming is offered to all demographics and income levels and covers all facets of personal finance.
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