Join FAME's College Savings Counselor, Maire Pelletier, in exploring Girls that Invest by Simran Kaur. This course is a great introduction to investing. All experience levels are welcome! (For general education purposes only, and should not be used as legal, tax, or financial advice.). Book synopsis: Your step-by-step guide to financial independence - from the creator of the #1 investing education podcast, Girls That Invest. Ever wondered how on Earth the stock market works, but felt too intimidated to ask "those" questions? This is the book for you! In this guide to investing in stocks (aka shares), Simran Kaur teaches the essential principles you can apply to any market, anywhere in the world. Because money provides the freedom to say yes or no, the freedom to handle whatever life throws at you, and the freedom to grow and prosper. This book is your invitation to join the thriving community of women who are building a better financial future. Investing is for everyone. Pick up Girls That Invest, become an investor-in-training, and claim a space for yourself in the world of finance - so you too can find financial independence and create generational wealth. Students will need to purchase their own copy of the book to participate. This class meets every other Tuesday on the following dates: 2/4/2025, 2/18/2025, 3/4/2025, 3/18/2025, and 4/1/2025 from 6:00pm - 7:00pm.

This class walks you through the process of creating an online account. We also discuss how to recover your password should you forget it, what the potential issues are for privacy and safety, and how to best navigate those issues. No devises are required, just bring yourself.

With online content, we have a constant flow of information as well as misinformation. In this class we will look at ways to determine "real" news from "fake" news and then discover how to find the news and information you want using Blogs, Podcasts, online publications, and much more. No devises are required, just bring yourself.

Adulting is tough. Finances can be one of the trickiest parts of adulthood. Whether you’ve been Adulting for decades or are just getting started, banking basics, spending plans, credit scores and budgeting tools are available to make things a little bit easier. Join Steve Kautz, Financial Education Programs Specialist from the Finance Authority of Maine for this 1-hour virtual workshop as we explore fundamental money skills.

Learn about the basics of Microsoft Excel. In this class we will learn about data entry, cell formatting, and the basics of Formulas.

This presentation will review the following areas: • When you are eligible for Medicare benefits • The timeline to enroll for Medicare benefits without penalties • What original Medicare does and doesn’t cover • What additional plans are available that work in conjunction with original Medicare • Financial assistance options

Scholarships can go a long way in helping students cover college costs, but being successful in the scholarship application process can take some work. In this session you'll learn to build and work your own scholarship application plan. You'll also learn about and try out different scholarship websites, learn how to best use a scholarship information tracker, and learn to avoid some of the challenges the scholarship process. Students and parents interested in learning about the scholarship process can join Jessica Whittier, College Access Counselor with the Finance Authority of Maine for this 1-hour workshop as we talk scholarships.

Publishing your own book can be a rewarding work of art and a therapeutic experience. Have you always wanted to publish a children’s book, how-to book, memoir, art book, cook book, or just about any type of book? No, you don’t have to look for a publisher. Yes, you CAN do it on your own! Learn how to tap into readily available resources to turn your words into a published book. This might even lead you to scheduling speaking engagements. Getting your own book published can give you a feeling of accomplishment and satisfaction. Preethi has published 15 books, and is both a speaker and instructor. She will teach you how to comfortably turn your words into works of art.