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eHome Online Homebuyer’s Education Course
April 1st, 2023
Take this online course at any time and at your own pace! Learn how to determine if homeownership is right for you, how to shop for a home, how to maintain a home, and more.
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April 1st, 2023
Take this online financial course at any time and on your own schedule! eHome Money Management is comprehensive and perfect for consumers wanting to improve their cash flow, decrease debt, plan for future purchases and improve credit scores.
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April 1st, 2023
Our coaches cover all the basics of home ownership, from financial preparedness, to the loan process & family budgeting. With two convenient options, you can attend a live class in your community or take it online at your own pace.
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Community Concepts Finance Corp
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REMINDER: All L/A CA$H VITA Tax Prep appointments scheduled at the Lewiston Armory today are canceled due to the storm. ![]()
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If you have not yet rescheduled, please call L/A CA$H at 207-739-6530 or reschedule online at: eznetscheduler.com/app/calendar.aspx...![]()
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VITA Free Tax Prep appointments for eligible filers are still available throughout the month at the Lewiston Armory, Community Credit Union in Lewiston, and CCI's South Paris office at 17 Market Square. Schedule your appointment at the number or link above, or by emailing [email protected] Find more information on the VITA program at: www.cashmaine.org/free-tax-prep/ ![]()
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Note for Free Tax Prep Customers: All L/A CA$H VITA Tax Prep appointments at the Lewiston Armory on Saturday, March 4th are canceled due to the predicted storm. Staff will be reaching out to all customers to reschedule their appointments. ![]()
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Customers can also reschedule by calling 207-739-6530 or visiting this link: eznetscheduler.com/app/calendar.aspx?ck=LewistonAuburnCASH![]()
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For all customers: Free Tax Prep appointments are still available throughout the month at the Lewiston Armory, Community Credit Union in Lewiston, and CCI's South Paris office at 17 Market Square.![]()
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United Way is helping small business owners save on taxes and maximize profit by filing their taxes for free through MyFreeTaxes!![]()
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Available now at www.myfreetaxes.com/selfemployed, the MyFreeTaxes Self-Employed Tax Guides equip entrepreneurs with the information they need to prepare for tax season, file their taxes, and maximize their refunds using free online software available through MyFreeTaxes.![]()
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United Way created three versions of the MyFreeTaxes Self-Employed Tax Guides to meet the specific needs of general small business owners, gig economy entrepreneurs, and home-based child care businesses. All the guides are available in PDF and video formats, in English and Spanish.![]()
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Partners are encouraged to share these resources with their networks, communities, and VITA filers to help ensure all entrepreneurs have access to safe, free, and accurate tax filing services.![]()
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Tax Guides can be accessed at: www.myfreetaxes.com/selfemployed![]()
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Please join United Way on March 2nd to learn about United Way's new MyFreeTaxes Self-Employed Tax Guides.![]()
Registration link: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_0HM3-p7JTei7puXI4scAnw![]()
Details: March 2, 2 - 3 pm ET
At Community Concepts Finance Corporation, we are proud to provide FREE financial capability coaching to our neighbors all throughout Western Maine. Planning your financial goals can be difficult, but our certified housing counselors are ready to guide you to success. To learn more, give us a call at: (207) 333-6419 or visit www.ccfcmaine.org
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Whether you are planning to purchase a home, save for educational expenses, or start a small business — good money management is an important first step. Fin...
Are you a small business looking to grow? Community Concepts Finance Corp (CCFC) is here to help! Mustafa Maalim, owner of the Dayah Store in Lewiston, recently shared his experience working with Business Advisor Paul Beaudette to apply for a loan to purchase a commercial building.![]()
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"At first, I tried a bank, and the bank declined me," Mr. Maalim shared. "And then Community Concepts helped me and worked with me."![]()
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With Paul's help with financial record keeping and the application process, Mr. Maalim received a loan from CCFC in December, allowing him to transition his business of 10 years to a permanent location (vs. a leased location) and to build assets.![]()
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"I can’t thank him enough," said Mr. Maalim.![]()
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If you're looking to start a new business, expand your business, or would like to speak to a business advisor about other needs, contact CCFC today: ![]()
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