PRESQUE ISLE — Starting Sept. 2, New Ventures Maine (formerly Women, Work and Community) will offer “My Money Works: Tools for Smart Money Choices,” a free five-week class to help participants gain the skills and confidence to stretch money, pay bills, reduce debt, find money for savings, plan for retirement and set personal financial goals.
The class will be held from Sept. 2-30 on Wednesdays from 6-8:30 p.m. at the University of Maine at Presque Isle’s South Hall. The class is open to women, men and couples of all ages and incomes. Pre-registration by Aug. 28 is required, and there is no fee.
Suzanne Senechal-Jandreau, trainer for the class, noted, “Managing your money is scary when you don’t feel in control. Regardless of how much money you have or what stage you are in your life, this class helps you find out where your dollars are going, set financial priorities, and take charge of managing your own money.”
At the end of the class, attendees will have a plan in place to achieve greater financial stability.
A follow-up session is scheduled to provide additional networking and support. Successful completion of this class meets one of the requirements for the Family Development Account (FDA) or the Rainy Day Savings account – matched savings account programs.
For more information or to register, contact Senechal-Jandreau at New Ventures Maine at 768-9635 or senechal@maine.edu; TTY users may call Relay Service 711.
Accommodations to individuals with disabilities are available upon request; some assistance with transportation and child care costs is also available.
