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PublishedMarch 22, 2021
Stimulus checks arrive in moment of need for many Mainers
Recipients are spending the money on transportation, housing, food, veterinary care, debt reduction and other uses.
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PublishedMarch 12, 2021
Maine senator calls for crackdown on ‘snake oil and fine print’ payday loans
State Sen. Rick Bennett of Oxford calls for limits on how much lenders can charge for short-term loans to hard-pressed Mainers.
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PublishedNovember 22, 2020
The Maine Millennial: It’s not fancy coffee that’s holding millennials back
The first generation of Americans that will be less well off than their parents may have to delay gratification forever.
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PublishedNovember 4, 2020
Maine Voices: Asset building key to breaking cycle of poverty
Often-overlooked housing programs and models can help working poor Maine families build the equity they need to weather financial storms.
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PublishedAugust 25, 2020
Many in U.S. setting aside more money amid downturn, poll finds
About two-thirds say they're spending less than usual during the pandemic.
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PublishedMarch 10, 2020
Maine’s top securities regulator urges investors to stay calm, beware of coronavirus scams
Securities Administrator Judith Shaw said look out for con artists seeking to capitalize on fear and uncertainty surrounding the virus' impact on financial markets.
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PublishedNovember 17, 2019
Madison teacher recognized for commitment to financial literacy education
Raelene Allen was named one of the two Financial Educators of the Year by Maine Jump$tart Coalition for the 2019-2020 school year.
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PublishedJune 23, 2019
Smart meter swap promised savings that never came
A shift to real-time pricing, expected to save consumers $338 million, was derailed by a billing debacle and a lack of competitive energy suppliers.
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