MaineStream Finance is offering this hoMEworks approved homebuyer education class. Class participants who attend all classes receive a homebuyer education certificate, recognized by Maine State Housing Authority and Rural Development. The certificate is good for 2 years. Homebuyer education class attendees over the years have given the classes high ranks and recommend that every first-time homebuyer consider taking the class. Note: last night of class will end before 8:30. Cash or check only, no credit or debit card payments.

This one-night class will discuss how much to save for retirement, where to save it, and what types of investments to consider.

This course shows the difference between a Will and a Trust and how each is used as a tool in an estate plan. It covers the basics of a Will, Power of Attorney and Advanced Directive, as well as more complex topics such as trust use in Medicaid/MaineCare asset preservation, estate plans for blended families, and how to protect the inheritance of an adult child. Attendees will learn how estate planning techniques can be used to preserve assets and prevent family conflict. Taught with stories, this class shows attendees potential areas of loss in their own families.

Learn how to make wise investment decisions and discover valuable techniques that show you step-by-step how to research and value stocks.