So many choices. So much information. Such great potential for buyer’s remorse. Who can a consumer trust?
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Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
The Maine Millennial: New love on the road
From Buxton to Brunswick and back every day, a new companion makes the trip more fun.
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Posted inMaine Voices, Op-Eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: Make financial wellness part of parenting
April is National Youth Financial Education Month and an opportunity to talk with your kids about money management and good financial habits.
Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
The Maine Millennial: The wisdom of my grammy and Cardi B
Two women who wouldn’t seem to have much in common shared an understanding about money, power and men.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State
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.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State
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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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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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.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
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.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News
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.