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: Credit Card Discussion
Let’s Talk Credit Cards and More! 📢 As we geared up for another exciting week, we dove into a topic that was near and dear to many of us – credit cards. 🛍️📊 Whether you were stepping onto the college campus for the first time or making a triumphant return, those credit card offers were…
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Wednesday Workshop: “Poverty by America,” Book Discussion
Book Discussion, “Poverty by America” Over the month of Aug. you joined us in reading the best selling book. “Poverty by America,” and now it was time to share with us what you thought. Did the book help broaden your prospective? Was there any actionable changes you can make? How did this book relate to…
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Podcast: The Gift Economy – Where Giving and Receiving Become Acts of Kindness and Community
In this podcast episode we focus on the Buy Nothing group on Facebook, where people can give away and ask for items they no longer need. Chris and Kelly Peterson share their experiences with the group, discussing the benefits of participating, such as saving money and building a sense of community. They also mention the…
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Wednesday Workshop: Entertainment Without Breaking The Bank
Entertainment Without Breaking The Bank We invited you to our final session of our enlightening three-part series on subscription services. This week, we dove into the captivating world of entertainment subscriptions and unraveling the secrets to choosing the perfect ones that align with your budget. 📺📻🎶📚 Are you a cinephile, a music aficionado, or an…
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Financial Sense¢: From Sun to Savings, Adapting Your Budget for Fall
Recording now Available Original information During our program, we will delve into valuable tips and strategies on how to maintain a balanced budget during this transitional period. From adjusting entertainment expenses to managing back-to-school costs, we will explore various practical methods to keep your finances on track as the leaves begin to change. Moreover,…
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Wednesday Workshop: Food And Grocery Delivery Subscriptions
🍔🥦 Food and Grocery Delivery Services 🍕🛒 You joined us for another engaging and enlightening session in our three-part series on subscription services! Following our exciting discussion on rideshare subscriptions, we were thrilled to dive into the realm of culinary convenience and budget-friendly indulgence with our second installment. Last week, we unraveled the convenience of…
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Podcast: Tactile Transformation, The Journey of Blind Girl Designs
In this episode of “The Penny Forward Podcast,” hosts Chris, Liz, and Moe interview Tricia Waechter, the founder of Blind Girl Designs. Tricia shares her experience in the fashion industry and starting her own company. She discusses her journey of being diagnosed with retinitis pigmentosa and the challenges she faced. Tricia also talks about the…
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Wednesday Workshop: Rideshare Subscriptions
Save Big with Uber and Lyft Subscriptions: Is it Worth It? We hope you’re excited for this week’s members-only group chat! As promised, we have an exciting three-part series lined up this month, and it all kicked off with a deep dive into the world of subscriptions—specifically, Uber One and LyftPink. In this interactive and…
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Book Review: Baby Steps Millionaires: by Dave Ramsey
About this Book Baby Steps Millionaires: how ordinary people build extraordinary wealth – and how you can too By Dave Ramsey Reviewer’s Thoughts: This is a follow up to The Total Money Makeover. While he does a quick review of the baby steps, this book gets more into steps you can take once you…