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: 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…
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Book review: Making Self-Employment Work for People with Disabilities
Making Self-Employment Work for People with Disabilities About This Book “Making Self-Employment Work for People with Disabilities” is a comprehensive guide aimed at helping individuals with disabilities succeed in self-employment. The authors explore the various challenges and barriers faced by people with disabilities in the workforce and provide practical advice and strategies for overcoming these…
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Wednesday Workshop: There’s A Rule For That
There’s A Rule For That Tonight’s topic of discussion was financial rules of thumb that can help you estimate how much to save, how long it’ll take your savings to double, and much more. Whether you’re just starting to save for the future or looking to make the most of your current investments, this group…
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Wednesday Workshop: Protect Yourself from Identity Theft
Protect Yourself from Identity Theft Tonight we focused on how blind people can protect themselves from identity theft. We discussed prevention measures, early detection, and response strategies. During the chat, we covered important topics such as the vulnerability of blind people to identity theft, the importance of taking steps to protect oneself, and specific prevention…
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Podcast: What Bill is This?
This is a live recording in which we shared our techniques for identifying currency as the United States has yet to give us accessible paper currency. ACB Accessible Currency Rally This link takes you to the Facebook Live footage from the March 10th Rally in Washington D.C. Show Us the Money Podcast Our first podcast…