Most people would agree that parents are responsible for taking care of their children in many different ways. Some examples include providing emotional support, ensuring physical wellness, and providing for them financially. But how old is too old to be receiving money from mom and dad? A recent ... Read More
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Senator Collin’s Message to Maine’s Personal Finance and Economic Heroes
2021 Teacher Appreciation Week: Maine Jump$tart $uper Hero '20 - '21 Maine Jump$tart Coalition is eager to kick off this week of celebrating our Maine educators. Expect videos every day from us. Various speakers will highlight the importance of why you do what you do to support the economic goals ... Read More
FinCap Friday: Got Student Loans? You’re Not Alone
Got Student Loans? You're Not Alone Nowadays, many people use the phrase "student loan debt crisis" to describe the current situation regarding the amount of Americans with outstanding student loan debt and the ballooning amount owed in total. Tune into this week's episode of FinCap Friday below to ... Read More
FinCap Friday: The Greater Economy
The Greater Economy April 2021 brought big news from many new tech companies and some not-so-new ones too! The CEO of Patreon made a big announcement about raising venture capital and now it seems that everyone has their eyes on creators again. What are the ways creators can make money from their ... Read More
FinCap Friday: Viral or Vicious?
Viral or Vicious? With new social apps popping up, it's clear that social media isn't going anywhere. So, it makes sense why so many people have taken to social media to promote their brand or message, including financial influencers! The personal finance community on social media is quite large ... Read More
FinCap Friday: Early Payday
Early Payday With the improvement and advancement of technology, more and more people expect to experience immediate gratification when making purchases. Now, this immediacy has expanded to receiving your paycheck from your employer. Many apps have become extremely popular during the pandemic, ... Read More
FinCap Friday: The Rise of NFTs
The Rise of NFT's It seems that every news article and television news segment has been reporting about NFTs in the first few months of 2021! They're a relatively new asset that can be bought and sold digitally using blockchain technology, just like cryptocurrency. But the big difference is ... Read More
FinCap Friday: Women of the S&P
Women of the S&P 500 Throughout American history women have fought hard to have access to the same opportunities as men. This is true for many sectors of the workforce, but it is especially true in business and finance. This week, we kick off Women's History Month with an episode that dives ... Read More
FinCap Friday: A Taxing Surprise
A Taxing Surprise In early 2021, many Americans were surprised by their income tax returns. There are so many ways that people reached a point of frustration and confusing whether it is related to personal income taxes, business taxes, or investment taxes. In this episode of FinCap Friday, we take ... Read More
2/19 FinCap Friday: Terms of Use on the Loose
By Yanely Espinal, reposted with permission from NFPF Terms of Use on the Loose At the end of 2020, Instagram released updated terms of use for its users, but most people don't read through terms and conditions in general, let alone when downloading or updating an app on their phone! This means ... Read More
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