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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Penny Forward INC Becomes a Public Charity, Amplifying Ability to Empower the Blind and Disabled through Financial Education
Minneapolis, MN –Penny Forward INC, a Minnesota-based nonprofit organization dedicated to providing financial education programs for individuals who are blind or disabled, announced its recent classification as a public charity – marking a pivotal moment for Penny Forward. Public Charity classification expands Penny Forward’s ability to serve and support more blind and disabled individuals who…
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Wednesday Workshop: Exploring Investment Options
Exploring Investment Options: Stocks, Bonds, and Beyond You joined us for this week’s members-only group chat, where we kicked off a four-part series on investing. Investing is complex, but we aimed to break it down into simple concepts and steps you can use to get started growing your money. This week we introduced the basic…
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Podcast: Breaking Barriers with Blind Shell USA.
Earlier this year we did an episode on discount cellular providers. Little did we know Blind Shell U.S.A. was about to launch a program with their specialized cell phone for the blind through the affordable connectivity program. With Bari and Diane, learn about Blind Shell and all they have to offer. Blind Shell USA Blind…
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Book Review: “Rich Dad Poor Dad, What the Rich Teach Their Kids About Money That the Poor and Middle Class Do Not!“ by Robert Kiyosaki
About This Book “Rich Dad Poor Dad” by Robert Kiyosaki is a best-selling personal finance book, providing valuable lessons on how to build wealth and avoid financial struggles. Owning Income-Generating Assets Kiyosaki emphasizes acquiring income-generating assets, such as rental properties, stocks, and businesses, over accumulating liabilities. He believes that this is possible, even for…
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Wednesday Workshop: Book Discussion, Living Large in Lean Times
Clark Howard’s, Living Large in Lean Times. It was the 5th Wednesday, and we were ready to discuss this month’s book we had been reading for over the past month! You joined MOe for our book discussion chat where we discussed the good, the bad, and the points of this book that are still applicable…
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Wednesday Workshop: Mid 2nd Quarter Check In
2nd Mid Quarter Check in Back in Feb. we held the first check in, and now it was time for the next. This week it was all about our members and their goals and helping you make SMART goals. You shared about the progress you have been making on your goals for the year, or…
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Starting soon: Members Only Group Chat
Members only group chats let members and instructors come together to support and learn from each other. No topic is off-limits if it’s related to making, managing, or growing your money.
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Wednesday Workshop: Strategies for Overcoming Greed
Mastering Your Money: Strategies for Overcoming Greed in Financial Decision-Making This week we discussed the topic of “Greed” and Its Influence on Financial Decision Making. In this chat, we explored the psychological underpinnings of greed and how it can manifest in financial decision-making, as well as the negative financial consequences of greed such as overspending…
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Podcast: Sewing Seeds and Making Money, Accessible Gardening for Everyone
This is a live recording in which Kim and MOe shared some ideas about visually impaired and blind gardening, and we got feedback from the community. Listen in and take some tips away to save yourself or family a bit of money on fresh tasty goods. Show notes Garden Sleeves on Amazon Gloves on Amazon…