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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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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.
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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.
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Wednesday Workshop: Spring Break on a Budget: Smart & Accessible Travel Planning
Dreaming of a getaway but worried about the cost? Whether you’re planning a Spring Break trip or just thinking ahead to your next adventure, we’ve got you covered. This workshop will share budget-friendly travel hacks, tips for finding great deals, and ways to make travel more accessible. Plus, we’ll dive into how to pack smart,…
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Empower Your Business with ABLE
Source: ABLE National Resource Center When: Wednesday, April 9, 2025 from 2-3 PM ET Join NDI’s Small Business Hub and the ABLE National Resource Center for an insightful webinar, Empower Your Business with ABLE, on Wednesday, April 9, 2025, from 2:00–3:00 PM ET. Entrepreneurs and small business owners with disabilities face unique financial challenges and ABLE accounts…
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How to file when taxpayers have incorrect or missing documents
Taxpayers should make sure they have all their documents before filing a federal tax return. Those who haven’t received a W-2 or Form 1099 should contact the employer, payer or issuing agency and request the missing or corrected documents.
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Identity Theft With a Happy Ending: A Personal Account
When I found out my identity had been stolen, I felt embarrassed. As a former information security professional and a current financial counselor, I’m supposed to know better—right? It’s one thing to teach others how to avoid fraud, but quite another to have it happen to you. I felt overwhelmed, embarrassed, and frankly, a bit…
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Wednesday Workshop: Women & Wealth – Taking Charge of Your Financial Future
Women face unique financial hurdles, from the gender pay gap to the challenges of balancing caregiving and career growth. But here’s the good news: financial independence is within reach! In honor of International Women’s Day, we’re talking about smart money moves for women, including strategies for saving, investing, and advocating for fair pay. We’ll also…