Money

Can the average Mainer even afford to live here anymore?

Take a trip to a small coastal Maine town and search for bountiful pirate treasure that has been hidden for centuries.

It might be one of Maine's most solid side-hustles.

Burning, tearing, gluing and other forms of destruction to money could have you looking at jail time if you're not familiar with the law.

One of the items experts tell you not to carry in your wallet is a blank check. There is a wealth of information on your blank check that will lead the bad guys directly to your accounts.

There are a lot of states that tax social security, but there are only three states in New England that do it.

If sales and income taxes weren't enough, a recent study shows that Maine residents are carrying the highest property tax burden in the nation.

This Maine educational institution received a prize of $500,000 as it reached the finals of a national competition.

Scams have been happening for many years, but unfortunately, they have grown exponentially in recent years. Maine.gov has a list of scams that have been documented as being done here in Maine.

Inflation is showing signs of softening, but regardless, there's no question that trips to the grocery store, filling up the tank, and monthly bills are not draining the bank accounts of hard-working Mainers right now. Even applying a few of these tips will likely soften the blow.