Finance Authority of Maine

Childcare providers can make a big difference as advocates for students on their journey. From guiding their first days of preschool to seeing their dreams of higher education become a reality, your perspective is invaluable. By including the possibility of a NextGen 529 account as an option for keeping their goals on track, you can help Maine families save for future education expenses. Learn more about how our College Savings Outreach team can meet your families where they are with the information they need by contacting Maire at 207-620-3508 or mpelletier@famemaine.com today! https://lnkd.in/giZ9NzAV

Thank you to all the those who stopped by our booth at the 2024 Maine HR Convention. We enjoyed getting to know your success stories and your challenges. For those who couldn’t make their way through the crowd, check out FAMEmaine.com/employers for financial wellness resources for your team. See you next year!

Americans lost how much?! According to the Federal Trade Commission, Americans lost $10 billion to financial scams in 2023. Scams are constantly evolving and a moving target for authorities, but you can help protect yourself by being aware of common scam tactics like these shared by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau: https://lnkd.in/es_-bXAk

Applications for funding to help working waterfront properties rebuild from winter storms are now available. There is $25 million in funding available through the Working Waterfront Resilience Grant Program, a joint initiative from the Maine Department of Transportation, the Maine Department of Marine Resources, and the Governor’s Office of Policy Innovation and the Future. Funding will be made available to help rebuild wharves and piers that provide a “significant and compelling community benefit” to Maine’s commercial fishing and aquaculture industries. For more information: https://lnkd.in/gp2VQPxU

FAME will be at the Annual Maine HR Convention with resources to help HR professionals provide financial wellness for their employees. Make an appointment for an onsite visit with our team at Booth #120 and receive a 40 oz Stanley Thirst Quencher while supplies last! See you in Rockland! #MEHRC24 #FinancialWellness #FAME

Teaching personal finance, economics, or a related subject in a school or through a community organization? Or maybe you are a math teacher looking for ways to add financial literacy to your curriculum? Join FAME's partner and nationally recognized organization Maine Jumpstart Coalition at the 15th annual educator’s conference on May 17th, 2024 at the August Civic Center. More details: https://lnkd.in/eZ8qDdpF

As we kick off Financial Literacy Month this April, it’s more important than ever to empower our communities with the tools to make informed financial decisions! Our resource guide is a great place to start. By encouraging open conversations about money management, financial advisors can refer to tips that’ll help families take those next steps to start saving for higher education. Check out full details on our resources for financial advisors here: https://lnkd.in/eMBNd9tU

Majoring in education? The Educators for Maine Program is a competitive, merit-based, forgivable loan for Maine students pursuing undergraduate or graduate education degrees. Applicants must demonstrate an interest in careers in education or childcare and be planning to work in Maine after graduation. Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/efFB3umm

Got questions about affording higher education or financial wellness? Get all your questions answered with FAME and the Alfond Scholarship Foundation at this event on Wednesday, April 17th.

Calling Kate Furbish School students, families, and caregivers: Join FAME at the Bright Futures Fair to explore future career possibilities. There will be fun games to help build aspirations, amazing prizes, and dinner for everyone. You could even win a Kid Kindle Fire! Wednesday, April 24 | 4:00pm – 6:00pm Kate Furbish School