Simran Kaur, creator of the #1 investing education podcast, Girls That Invest, presents a step-by-step guide to financial independence. Have you ever wondered how on earth the stock market works but felt too intimidated to ask questions? This is the book for you! In this guide to investing in stocks (aka shares), Kaur teaches the essential principles you can apply to any market, anywhere in the world. 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. Become an investor-in-training, and claim a space for yourself in the world of finance so that you too can find financial independence and create generational wealth. Join FAME’s College Savings Counselor, Maire Pelletier, in exploring Girls That Invest. 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.) Students will need to purchase their own copy of the book to participate and are expected to attend all 5 sessions. Pre-registration is required to receive online link.

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 as we explore fundamental money skills. Pre-registration is required to receive online link.

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 on your own scholarship application plan. You’ll also learn about and explore different scholarship websites, how to best use a scholarship information tracker, and to avoid some of the challenges of the scholarship process. Students and parents interested in learning about the scholarship process should join Jessica Whittier, College Access Counselor with the Finance Authority of Maine as we “talk scholarships”. Pre-registration is required to receive online link.

Do you have children who will be looking at college in the next few years or might you be thinking of returning to school yourself? Now is a great time to start thinking about the college financial aid process and ways to boost college savings. The earlier you start, the more confident and relaxed you will feel when it is time to apply for financial aid. Join Michelle Radley, College Access Counselor with the Finance Authority of Maine as we talk all things paying for college. Pre-registration is required to receive online link.

So, you’re on a budget, managing a bank account, and wondering about the next steps in your financial journey. In Adulting 102, we will look at the differences between saving and investing, and, if you are ready to invest, how to get started. Other topics will include protecting your assets (insurance), advanced budgeting, and understanding the role economics plays in our financial life. Join Steve Kautz, Financial Education Programs Specialist from the Finance Authority of Maine for this virtual workshop as you take the next steps into adulting. Pre-registration is required to receive online link.