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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.
17 Feb
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 [...]
22 Feb
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 [...]
28 Feb
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 [...]
03 Mar
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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Who’s Keeping Score? Understanding Your Credit Score and Why it Matters

Date/Time
Date(s) - Friday August 1, 2025
12:00 pm

Location
Online


We all know that credit scores are important, especially when it comes to buying a car or purchasing a home. However, many consumers are unsure what is included in a credit report, how it all comes together to calculate a score, and the many ways that our credit scores are used. During this workshop, Rod Griffin, Director of Public Education and Advocacy at Experian, will join FAME to share the factors that impact a credit score and how to strengthen your credit history and improve your scores.

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