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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.
Please note you must be a member of the Penny Forward website/app to have access to this recording. We read Chapter 2: Hella Control, AKA Budgeting Next session is Interlude- It’s a Tax Party, Yay Taxes We have provided the recording for those that may not have been able to join, or for those that…
A Message from Penny Forward Founder and CEO, Chris Peterson I’m coming to you today with something a bit different than our usual finance talk. It’s a story, my story from the past week, that I think speaks volumes about how we’re more than just our bank accounts. It’s about growing, learning, and pushing past…
This week we discussed items you should be able to toss, and what items you need to keep around. Remember this information is typical situations, and if you have questions about items you have specifically please reach out to us privately or to your tax or other accounting professional. Recording Guest members and site visitors…
Please note you must be a member of the Penny Forward website/app to have access to this recording. Session 1 We started the book this week, reading Mic Check and Chapter 1- Hella Feelings, AKA Your Money Story Next session is Chapter 2- Hella Control, AKA Budgeting We have provided the recording for those that…
In this episode of the Penny Forward podcast, hosts Chris Peterson and MOe Carpenter are joined by Cody Bair, a blind CPA from Colorado who specializes in research and development tax credits. With co-host Liz Bottner attending the American Council of the Blind D.C. Leadership Conference, the conversation is focused on understanding taxes from a…
MOe here… It may be no secret to many of you, if you are in our Penny Forward Facebook group, that a huge goal of mine was to pay down my mortgage to the point of the mortgage insurance dropping off our monthly payments. We, and by this I mean my husband and I, had…
This week we discussed many documents you may want to keep around for taxes, and how you may be storing them. This conversation will continue next week. 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…
In this episode, hosts MOe Carpenter, Chris Peterson, and Liz Bottner welcome guest Janeen Lea. They engage in an open conversation about dating, relationships, and budgeting. They share personal stories and offer creative date ideas ranging from inexpensive activities like geocaching and picnicking to attending community theater. The group also discusses the significance of safety…
Over the last month, I’ve been writing about starting your own small business and managing money like a pro. Think of it as taking a hobby you love and making it pay the bills, but also making sure you’re not spending more than you’re earning. This week, I’m diving into something called a balance sheet.…
Power your happy: work hard, play nice, and build your dream life by Lisa Sugar MOe’s Thoughts I chose this book to read for our Love Your Budget theme for Feb. Although this isn’t a strictly Financial book, as we stressed often in the month of Feb. How we look at things, and the…