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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.

Job Opportunity: Grants Specialist (Part-Time, 1099 Contract)

Penny Forward is dedicated to empowering individuals with blindness or low vision through accessible financial education. As a rapidly growing organization, securing grant funding is pivotal to our mission’s success. We invite you to join us in making a tangible difference.

02/11/2025
Tuesday Turning Pages Book Brunch Canceled

Dear Penny Forward Members and Allys, We want to inform you that all current and future Tuesday Turning Pages Book Brunches have been canceled. We sincerely appreciate the time and dedication that Moe Carpenter has put into leading these book clubs. Thank you, Moe, for fostering great discussions and creating a welcoming space for our…

02/11/2025
Best CD Rates for February 2025 [Up to 4.50%!]

A Certificate of Deposit (CD) is a highly secure investment choice that allows individuals to earn guaranteed interest on their funds while benefiting from the protections offered by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) and National Credit Union Administration (NCUA). By locking in their money for a predetermined term, investors can secure competitive and predictable…

02/11/2025
My First NFB Washington Seminar: Advocacy, Frustration, and Hope

Last week, I participated in my first National Federation of the Blind (NFB) Washington Seminar, and let me tell you, it was an experience I won’t soon forget. The energy, the passion, and the sense of purpose were palpable. Hundreds of blind people from all over the country came together with one goal: to advocate…

02/10/2025
Book Brunch: Financial literacy for all – Forward

What’s the Issue and Why Should We Care.

02/06/2025
Wednesday Workshop: Understanding Social Security Updates for 2025

Certified Work Incentive Practitioner Jenny Holcomb and Accredited Financial Counselor Candidate Liz Bottner will break down recent changes to the Social Security Administration and how these updates could impact you. Whether you’re navigating Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI), Supplemental Security Income (SSI), or other programs, this workshop will help you understand what’s new, what’s changing,…

02/05/2025
Book Brunch: How Did We Get Here?

What’s the Issue and Why Should We Care.

02/05/2025
Book Brunch: Happy Money Chapter 5

We’ll close out the book by looking ahead to how the lessons of Happy Money can shape our financial future. What new recipes will you write for lasting financial peace and joy?

02/04/2025
Book Brunch: It’s a Movement Not a Moment

What’s the Issue and Why Should We Care.

02/04/2025
Why I’m in Washington, D.C. This Week—And Why You Should Take Action Too

Blind Americans deserve equal access, financial independence, and fair employment. This week, I’m in Washington, D.C., advocating for critical legislative changes—but you don’t have to be here to make a difference. Learn how you can take action from home and support the National Federation of the Blind and the American Council of the Blind in…

02/03/2025