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The Maine Millennial: The wisdom of my grammy and Cardi B

by Victoria Hugo-Vidal April 25, 2021April 24, 2021

Two women who wouldn’t seem to have much in common shared an understanding about money, power and men.

Recipients are spending the money on transportation, housing, food, veterinary care, debt reduction and other uses.

State Sen. Rick Bennett of Oxford calls for limits on how much lenders can charge for short-term loans to hard-pressed Mainers.

by Victoria Hugo-Vidal November 22, 2020November 21, 2020

The first generation of Americans that will be less well off than their parents may have to delay gratification forever.

by Tae Chong Special to the Press Herald November 4, 2020November 3, 2020

Often-overlooked housing programs and models can help working poor Maine families build the equity they need to weather financial storms.

by David Libby Special to the Press Herald October 1, 2020September 30, 2020

Maine’s cooperatives, which connect people and communities to common interests, industries and goals, model a positive response to COVID’s impact.

by Tyler Cowen Bloomberg Opinion September 15, 2020September 14, 2020

The instinct is to save money, but if you have it, we’d all be better off if you spent it.

by Gary Canter Special to the Press Herald August 28, 2020August 27, 2020

The current financial aid system works just fine. The problem is that families are not properly advised about borrowing.

by JOSH BOAK and EMILY SWANSON Associated Press August 25, 2020August 25, 2020

About two-thirds say they’re spending less than usual during the pandemic.

by Eloise Vitelli Special to the Press Herald August 22, 2020August 21, 2020

The deadline is Sept. 3 to speak out against a proposal that would let payday lenders dodge interest-rate limits set by Maine and other states.