…take these steps: Identify your thoughts, fears, and frustrations around your former job and acquiring a new job. Examine your financial needs. Who can you turn to for help and support? What programs are available in your community? Are you eligible for unemployment benefits? Conduct a self-assessment. Take stock of your interests, skills, abilities, and experiences. Are there common themes? What did you like best and what did you like …
“Education is not the filling of a pail, but the lighting of a fire.” – Yeats The WWC Micro Team at Wendy’s Retirement Lunch. With over 25 years of dedicated service helping others find their path, Wendy Rose, WWC Senior Microenterprise Coordinator, will retire at the end of August. WWC staff gathered on Wednesday, August 22 for a fond farewell to Wendy. Thank you so …
The IRS wants you to know how to deduct costs related to your job search. You can deduct certain expenses you have in looking for a new job in your present occupation, even if you don’t get a new job. Remember to keep records! Expenses you can deduct: Money spent on a job search in your current occupation. Employment and outplacement agency fees paid while looking for a job. (If …
How can you fit savings into your monthly budget? Long-range priorities can be hard to stick to when times are tight, whether you’re saving for a reliable car, retirement, or any goal that will take more than a few paychecks. One technique for savings success is to pay yourself just as you pay your bills. With direct deposit from your paycheck or automated funds transfers to a savings account, you …
The economy has changed! New careers and occupations are being created that will impact what you may be doing for work. Are you 50+ and interested in learning about these changes? Attend this event to explore practical options that can assist you in making your decisions. Learn what community agencies and educational services are available to you as you move forward in your work search and more. Offered by WWC, …
Looking for a way to make the most of your money? Stop paying to get your taxes prepared, and find out if you qualify for tax credits. If you, or your household, made $50,000 or less in 2011, get your income taxes prepared for free by IRS-certified volunteer tax preparers! Call 211 or visit www.211maine.org to find a tax prep site near you. Call one of the following CA$H …