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.
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Press release: Penny Forward Receives $20,000 Donation from Thrivent to Drive Financial Inclusion
MINNEAPOLIS, Feb. 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Penny Forward, a nonprofit organization that offers accessible and affordable financial education to individuals who are blind or visually impaired, announced today that it received a $20,000 donation from Thrivent, a Fortune 500 diversified financial services organization. This generous grant will enhance Penny Forward’s commitment to helping people navigate important…
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Book review: The Art of Asking by Amanda Palmer
The art of asking: or, How I learned to stop worrying and let people help by Amanda Palmer Ted Talk This book is an extended version of Amanda Palmer’s Ted talk of the same name. You can watch it here. Reviewers Thoughts If life were a symphony, Amanda Palmer’s “The Art of Asking”…
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Wednesday Workshop: Funding Our Goals
This week’s workshop was all about things we could do to help fund the goals we created at the begining of the month. Recording Guest members and site visitors will need to upgrade or create an account to get access to this recording. To enjoy this content, simply sign up for a Penny Forward…
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Book Brunch: You Need a Budget Chapter 4 Rule 3
Please note you must be a member of the Penny Forward website/app to have access to this recording. Session 4 This week we went over Chapter 4: Rule 3, Roll With the Punches. This week was all about looking at what really happens during the month, and realizing that, “Changing my budget is not…
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Take Charge of Your Financial Destiny: Set Goals, Smash Limits!
A Message from Penny Forward Founder and CEO, Chris Peterson Listen up, Penny Forward members! As we wrap up our workshops on setting new goals for 2024, let’s get real about the powerhouse move that’ll transform your finances: setting goals that light your fire and propel you toward greatness. Yeah, you heard me right—your goals…
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Wednesday Workshop: How Can I Afford This?
This week’s workshop was about how we can budget for the SMART goals that we have made. We took a look at changing the way we think of budgeting by going from a full amount, to the yearly, monthly, weekly, and even daily amount, to help us be more comfortable with whichever spending plan works…
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Book Brunch: You Need a Budget Chapter 3 Rule 2
Please note you must be a member of the Penny Forward website/app to have access to this recording. Session 3 This week we went over Chapter 3: Rule 2, embrace Your True Expenses. We shared about items that we are happy or feel needed to budget for like taking into consideration tech repair expenses and…
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Podcast: Penny Forward Moving Forward with Chris Peterson
This week we have Chris Peterson, CEO of Penny Forward, on to discuss our organization’s evolution and future plans. We recount his personal journeys, the unexpected challenges like surprise babies and the COVID-19 pandemic, and how these led to the creation of Penny Forward. Our organization has developed online courses, a mobile app, and received…
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The Power of Pessimism: A Surprising Path to Success
A Message from Penny Forward Founder and CEO, Chris Peterson Hey there goal-setters and dreamers, As we pass by the midpoint of this months fresh starts and ambitious resolutions, I want to throw a curveball your way and introduce you to the unexpected hero of achievement – pessimism. Yes, you heard it right, that seemingly…
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Wednesday Workshop: Smart Goals
Missed the Workshop on SMART Goals? On Jan 17th. We discussed… The art and science of setting SMART goals. We started off with quick introductions and talking about our visions for our lives. Then we discussed SMART goals. Finishing up, we talked about turning our visions into SMART goals. Our monthly and yearly members have…