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.
Minneapolis, MN –With generous support from Wells Fargo and World Services for the Blind, Penny Forward INC, a leading Minnesota-based 501(C)(3) nonprofit organization founded and run by people who are blind, is proud to announce the launch of the Penny Forward app. Available for iOS and Android platforms, the app is set to revolutionize access…
From Dreams to Reality: Setting the Course for Success Thanks for joining this week’s chat. We focused on the conclusion of our four-part series on investing. Investing is complex, but we aimed to break it down into simple concepts and steps you could use to get started growing your money. Over the last few…
Making Informed Choices: Comparing Different Investment Account Options This week you joined us for part three of our four-part series on investing. Investing is complex, but we aimed to break it down into simple concepts and steps you could use to get started growing your money. Last week we talked about how to open and…
In our second episode we introduced you to Gina who was about to pour the foundation for her tiny house. It’s been a couple of years since then, so we thought we would meet back up with her and find out where she is at now. Gina Marie Applebee First appeared: Her own Tiny Little…
Simplifying Investing: A Getting Started Guide This week we presented part two of our four-part series on investing. Investing is complex, but we aimed to break it down into simple concepts and steps you could use to get started growing your money. Last week we explained the differences and similarities among stocks, bonds, mutual funds,…
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…
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…
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…
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…