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Category: Penny Forward

Welcome to Penny Forward, a nonprofit organization founded and led by blind people. We empower each other to confidently navigate the complicated landscape of personal finance. We offer self-paced online financial education courses, weekly and monthly personal finance workshops, and one to one financial counseling provided by blind financial counselors.

Options for free filing and tax help

Taxpayers looking for help with their taxes have several options for free filing and return preparation.

04/11/2025
Wednesday Workshop: Managing and Building Your Credit

Good credit can open doors to lower interest rates, better housing options, and even job opportunities. In this workshop, we’ll explore how credit works, effective ways to manage debt, and actionable strategies to build or rebuild your credit score. Whether you’re starting fresh or working toward improvement, you’ll leave with a clear roadmap to healthier…

04/09/2025
🔧5 to Thrive: Handicap or Handicapable? Time to Level the Playing Field

Source: Thriving Blind Academy This week, we’re talking about the H in the THRIVER Formula for Success: Handicap—or as we see it, Handicapable. We know the word “handicap” can trigger all kinds of reactions. But at TBA, we challenge the world to look at it differently—just like golfers do. In golf, a handicap doesn’t limit…

04/08/2025
Podcast: Get Certified and Get Hired with AccessibilityOfficer

We learn about the Certified Accessibility Tester program from Tanner Gers, founder and Managing Director of AccessAbility Officer, whose vision is the US disabled unemployment rate is the same as the US unemployment rate. More powerful than these words? Tanner walks the talk. Over 80% of his team has a severe disability, and a large…

04/08/2025
Understanding the Earnings Cliff: What Employers and Employees Need to Know

Earlier this week, Penny Forward Benefits Counselor Jenny Holcomb and I talked to members of VisionServe Alliance about Supplemental Security Income (SSI), Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI), and ways to keep benefits while working. It was a great discussion, and I want to share some key points with you because I believe we all have…

04/07/2025
Disability Advocates Sue Social Security Administration and DOGE to Stop Unlawful Cuts to Social Security Services

The lawsuit alleges that recent mass staffing reductions, policies requiring individuals to seek services in person at field offices, and the elimination of critical offices within the SSA unlawfully harm Americans with disabilities and older adults who rely on Social Security services.

04/04/2025
Wednesday Workshop: Planning for When Life Happens

Life is full of surprises, but your finances don’t have to be caught off guard. This workshop focuses on planning for unexpected expenses, from minor inconveniences to major life changes. Learn how to build an emergency fund, evaluate insurance needs, and create a financial safety net that gives you the confidence to handle whatever life…

04/03/2025
Wednesday Workshop: Planning Your Spending

Does money seem to disappear faster than you can track it? Join us this week to explore simple yet effective ways to plan your spending, prioritize your expenses, and build healthy money habits. You’ll learn practical budgeting strategies and tips for staying motivated as you take control of your financial future.

04/02/2025
Social Security Changes in 2025Jenny Holcomb

We’ve been hearing a lot about changes to Social Security. This article will address the most relevant recent changes.

04/01/2025
Celebrate Financial Capability Month: Penny Forward Workshops Open to ALL Members This April!

Penny Forward opens Wednesday Workshops to all members for Financial Capability Month.

03/31/2025