Estate Management

1. Property Tax Deferral May Be Available

   Is your town considering a property tax deferrment program for senior citizens? An Act to Protect Elderly Residents from Losing Their Homes Due to Taxes or Foreclosure became Maine law July 12. The 124th Legislature passed the bill … Continue

2. Top 10 Things to Know If You’re Interested in a Reverse Mortgage

   Reverse mortgages are becoming popular in America. HUD’s Federal Housing Administration (FHA) created one of the first. The Home Equity Conversion Mortgage (HECM) is FHA’s reverse mortgage program which enables you to withdraw some of the equity … Continue

3. Shades of Gray, Part 1:Maine’s Aging Workforce Presents Challenges for Employers

   This article is reprinted with permission from MaineBiz. Derek Rice, author. First of four parts. It should come as no surprise to anyone that the current economic climate has created a number of unexpected challenges for employers, employees … Continue

4. Shades of Gray, Part 2: Training Opportunities

   This article is reprinted with permission from MaineBiz. Derek Rice, author. Second of four parts. Training opportunities A number of programs run by both the state and private organizations have emerged to help older workers acclimate to today’s … Continue

5. Shades of Gray, Part 3: The Changing Workforce

   This article is reprinted with permission from MaineBiz. Derek Rice, author. Third of four parts. The changing work force In a state that has for so long relied on its manufacturing industry, layoffs have unfortunately become common. … Continue

6. Scams: beware magazine renewal offers

   This article, Magazine Renewals are Often Not a Favor, was written by Russ Van Arsdale of Northeast CONTACT, and published on their blog as well as the Bangor Daily News Consumer Forum. Magazine Renewal are Often Not … Continue

7. Property Tax Deferral Coming July 12

   Is your town considering a property tax deferrment program for senior citizens? An Act to Protect Elderly Residents from Losing Their Homes Due to Taxes or Foreclosure becomes law July 12. The 124th Legislature passed the bill in … Continue