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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.
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National Federation of the Blind: Time-Sensitive Legislative Alert Regarding Subminimum Wages for People with Disabilities
The following email was sent to us by Justin T. Young at the National Federation of the Blind. On December 4, 2024, the US Department of Labor released a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) regarding the phaseout of Section 14(c) of the Fair Labor Standards Act. The National Federation of the Blind fully supports this…
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Wednesday Workshop: Understanding Credit Reports and Scores
Your credit score plays a critical role in your financial health, but understanding how it works can feel overwhelming. This workshop demystifies credit reports and scores, explaining what they are, why they matter, and how to access them in accessible formats.
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Research Opportunity: Help Assess the value of the Monarch as a tool for employment.
The American Printing House for the Blind received a grant to assess the value of the Monarch as a tool to support adults to prepare for or advance in employment.
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CFPB: Mortgage Lenders Must Comply with the Law, Not Invent Loopholes
Consumers are entitled to critical legal protections regardless of how products are labeled.
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Strengths, not Stress: Embrace the Tools That Free Your Time
The activities that bring us the most joy are also often the ones that make us the most money. On the flip side, the little and not-so-little tasks that fill up our days—managing household chores, dealing with inaccessible systems, or fumbling with overly complicated tech—rarely bring in income.
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Benzinga: Is January a Good Time to Invest in Stocks?
Investors often consider January a strategic time to invest in stocks, influenced by seasonal patterns and market trends. Known for phenomena like the January Effect, the month has historically shown an upward bias in stock performance, making it an appealing entry point. But is January truly the best time to invest?
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IRS Tax Tip: Essential tax tips for marriage status changes
Here are a few things taxpayers should do if their marital status changed in 2024.
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Book Brunch: Happy Money Chapter 2
Discover the balance between your financial smarts and your emotional relationship with money. Together, we’ll identify how these two elements flavor your financial decisions.