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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Building and Maintaining Good Credit: Why Dave Ramsey Isn’t Always Right
A Message from Penny Forward Founder and CEO, Chris Peterson Hello Penny Forward community, I hope you’re all doing well! Today, I want to talk about something that’s been on my mind since I came across a post from Dave Ramsey on Facebook last week. Now, before we dive into it, let me just say…
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Book Review: “Joan Garry’s Guide to Nonprofit Leadership: Because the World Is Counting on You”
Submitted by Penny Forward Founder and CEO, Chris Peterson In a world where the old rules no longer apply, nonprofit leadership is more important than ever. Now in its second edition, Joan Garry’s Guide to Nonprofit Leadership is a must-have resource for organizations of all shapes and sizes wanting to make a bigger difference in the world.…
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Wednesday Workshop: Smart Start, Schooling Children to Budget
Are you ready to set your children on the path to financial success? Join us for this exciting workshop, “SmartStart: Schooling Children to Budget,” designed to provide parents and those educating the next generations, with essential tools and strategies to teach their kids about money management. To enjoy this content, simply sign up for a…
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Book Brunch: The Dumb Things Smart People Do With Their Money Numbers 8 and 9
Recording Tuesday’s Turning Pages Book Brunch August 6: The Dumb Things Smart People Do With Their Money. ‘Dumb Thing #8: You indulged yourself too much in your early retirment years.’ and ‘Dumb Thing #9: You saddle your kids with your own money issues.’
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Announcing Financial Independence Is For Everyone Contest Winners
🎉 Celebrating Success: Announcing Our “Financial Independence is for Everyone” Contest Winners! 🎉 Hey, Penny Forward family! We have some thrilling news to share! On July 1st, 2024, we kicked off our first-ever “Financial Independence is for Everyone” contest with a bang, aiming to spread the word about the importance of accessible financial education for…
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Podcast: From Anger to Action with Mike Calvo Part 1
Chris, Liz, and MOe talk with Mike Calvo, co-founder of Pneuma Solutions, about how, as a high school dropout, running with the wrong crowd, he found growth, success, and belonging in the blind community. Show notes Connect with Pneuma Solutions Pneuma Solutions Website: https://pneumasolutions.com/ Connect with Penny Forward pennyforward.compennyforward@pennyforward.com Clubhouse House Facebook Youtube Get our…
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Unleash Your Potential with Blind Biz: Empowering Blind Entrepreneurs
A Message from Penny Forward Founder and CEO, Chris Peterson Hey there, Penny Forward friends! I’m super excited to share something that I believe will make a significant difference in our community. You all know how passionate I am about supporting our blind and visually impaired family. We’ve faced challenges together, especially when it comes…
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From Crisis to Creativity: The Inspiring Journey of Penny Forward Member Desiree Christian
How would you make a living if you were a blind single mother with two medically fragile children who were constantly in and out of hospitals? That was the challenge for Desiree Christian of Portland, Oregon, a determined woman who decided to transform her hardships into a thriving business. Born legally blind into a family…
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Wednesday Workshop: Investing Playground, a Fun Way to Grow Wealth
Are you curious about investing but unsure where to start? Ready to take the plunge into the world of finance but want to keep it fun and engaging? Look no further! We are thrilled to announce our upcoming workshop, “Investing Playground: A Fun Way to Grow Wealth”. This 1-hour session is designed to make learning…