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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.

Wednesday Workshop: Debt Detox

Guest members and site visitors will need to upgrade or create an account to get access to this recording. Are you ready to take control of your financial future and eliminate debt for good? Join us for our upcoming Debt Detox Workshop, designed to provide you with the tools and strategies to become debt-free and…

07/03/2024
Podcast: The AT Guys Story with J.J. Meddaugh

Chris and Liz sit down with J.J. Meddaugh, founder of AT Guys, to learn how he took a chance on starting an access technology business 16 years ago, and why he thinks it continues to thrive. Show notes Connect with AT Guys AT Guys Website: https://www.atguys.com AT Guys Facebook Profile: https:///facebook.com/atguys AT Guys LinkedIn Profile:…

07/03/2024
Penny Forward Unveils ‘Employment Essentials’ Course to Transform Job Searching for the Blind

Minneapolis, MN – As the nation eagerly anticipates a midsummer pause to reflect on our nation’s independence, Penny Forward INC, a dedicated 501(C)(3) nonprofit organization rooted in Minnesota, is thrilled to unveil its new financial literacy initiative designed to empower greater independence within the visually impaired community. Entitled “Employment Essentials: A Guide to Finding and…

07/02/2024
Book Brunch: The Dumb Things Smart People Do With Their Money Intro and Number 1

Tuesday’s Turning Pages Book Brunch July 2: The Dumb Things Smart People Do With Their Money. ‘Introduction’ and ‘Dumb Thing #1: You buy financial products you don’t understand.’

07/02/2024
Social Security Updates Occupations List Used in Disability Evaluation Process

Social Security administers disability benefits through two programs: the Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) program and the Supplemental Security Income (SSI) program. While the agency’s disability decision process remains sound, it continually seeks improvements to ensure its disability programs remain current and to ease the burden on customers. In determining disability claims for adults, Social…

06/27/2024
Wednesday Workshop: Strategies for Success

Guest members and site visitors will need to upgrade or create an account to get access to this recording. Are you a blind or visually impaired entrepreneur looking to gain valuable insights and practical advice from a successful business owner? Our final workshop of June, “Business Brilliance: An Experienced Entrepreneur Shares Strategies for Success,” is…

06/26/2024
Book Review: “The Total Money Makeover, A Proven Plan for Financial Fitness” by Dave Ramsey

This is a review of The 2-Hour Job Search: Using Technology to Get the Right Job Faster by Steve Dalton. It’s available in audio and Braille from Bard. The book summary listed at the end of the post is from the Bard page.

06/25/2024
Podcast: Unmute

Chris and Liz sit down with Marty Sobo from the Unmute family of podcasts to talk about his vision loss journey and how he, along with his business partner, Michael Babcock, built their family of educational content to help the blind community learn to use technology to live, work, and play. Show notes Unmute.show website…

06/25/2024
United in Understanding: How To Explain Penny Forward

This weekend, I had the pleasure of attending my niece’s graduation party. It was a wonderful occasion to celebrate her achievements and offer encouragement as she steps into adulthood. Moreover, it provided a rare opportunity to catch up with family members I hadn’t seen in years. Inevitably, the topic of work came up in our…

06/24/2024
Social Security Pays Benefits to Children After the Death of a Parent

Repost from Blog.SSA.Gov by Kathleen Romig, Office of the Commissioner When many people think of Social Security, retirement springs to mind. But did you know that about 2.7 million children receive Social Security? More than half of these children get benefits after the death of a parent who worked and paid Social Security taxes. In…

06/24/2024