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: The Job Search Pt 2
The Job Search Pt 2 Are you looking to start a job search but don’t know where to start? Are you feeling overwhelmed by the process and unsure how to present yourself to potential employers? If so, you’re not alone. Many people struggle with job searching and find it to be a daunting task. Fortunately,…
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Podcast: “Taking On Taxes: A Beginner’s Guide To Navigating the World of Taxes” – A Tour of Penny Forward’s Online Course with CEO Chris Peterson.
This week’s episode of the Penny Forward Podcast features a tour of the nonprofit”s first online course, “Taking On Taxes: A Beginner’s Guide To The Foreign Language Of Taxes.” Penny Forward’s CEO, Chris Peterson, provides an overview of the course, which was launched with the company’s membership program in March 2022. The course covers important tax concepts, how…
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A Tasty Way To Improve Your Financial Health
Exercise Snacking In our fast-paced society, it’s easy to overlook the importance of saving small amounts of time or money. Many of us are guilty of waiting until the end of the day to exercise, then skipping the workout we know we need because we’re tired or we want to use the time for something…
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Wednesday Workshop: The Job Search Pt 1
The Job Search Pt 1 Are you looking to start a job search but don’t know where to start? Are you feeling overwhelmed by the process and unsure how to present yourself to potential employers? If so, you’re not alone. Many people struggle with job searching and find it to be a daunting task. Fortunately,…
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Wednesday Workshop: Financial Independence
Financial Independence Financial independence is the ultimate goal for many of us. The idea of not having to work for money and instead focusing on our passions and interests is very appealing. But how much do you actually need to achieve financial independence and live comfortably without having to work? This week in our members-only…
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What To Do If You’re Missing Tax Forms
Introduction When it comes to filing taxes, having all the necessary documents and information is crucial. However, sometimes you may find that you are missing a W-2 or Form 1099 or that the information on these forms is incorrect. Here’s what you need to do in these situations: Contact your employer, payer, or issuing agency…
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Podcast: Discount Cell Phone Plans
Welcome to Penny Forward, the podcast that helps you save money and stay financially savvy. In this episode, our hosts Chris, Liz, and MOe are joined by special guest Al to discuss why you may want to switch to a discount cellphone provider to help you save money on your monthly phone bill. We also answered…
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Financial Education is Critical for People with Disabilities
It’s no secret that financial education is important for everyone, but for people with disabilities, it can be particularly challenging. Blind people , for example, may need to approach finances from a different vantage point, considering not just our earning potential, but also transportation, accessibility, and other medical needs. This is why initiatives like Penny…
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Wednesday Workshop: Personal Balance Sheets
Creating a Personal Balance Sheet This week we discussed an important topic that affects all of us, creating your personal balance sheet and calculating your net worth. By doing this, we can gain a better understanding of our current financial situation and make more informed decisions about our finances. During our discussion we explored what…