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01 Feb
Wednesday February 1, 2023    
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
The 2023-2024 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is available! If you have questions or need assistance with a FAFSA or FSA ID (the [...]
03 Feb
Friday February 3, 2023    
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Did you know student loan consolidation and student loan refinance are different? FAME staff will explain the differences in these financial products and how they [...]
08 Feb
Wednesday February 8, 2023    
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
New Mainers are critical to the success of the Maine economy. Unfortunately, many new Mainers face unique challenges and obstacles when pursuing education and training [...]
16 Feb
Thursday February 16, 2023    
9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Monthly meeting of the FAME Board of Directors.
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Friday February 17, 2023    
10:30 am - 11:30 am
Join FAME's Maire Pelletier for a special storytime featuring the book, "Those Shoes." The book explores the difference between wants and needs as well as [...]
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Wednesday February 22, 2023    
9:00 am - 2:00 pm
The members of the Advisory Committee on Education Savings will meet on Wednesday, February 22, 2023, beginning at 9:00 a.m. at the Finance Authority of [...]
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Tuesday February 28, 2023    
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Understanding and comparing financial aid offers are two of the most important steps in the financial aid process. It is important that families understand the [...]
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Friday March 3, 2023    
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
We’ve all heard how important it is to save for things we want. But saving can be hard, and, in the case of higher education, [...]
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Putting the Literacy in Financial Literacy: Book Club with FAME

Date/Time
Date(s) - Tuesday February 4, 2025
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Location
Online


Students are expected to attend all 5 sessions:

  • February 4
  • February 18
  • March 4
  • March 18
  • April 1

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.

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