Penny Forward Online Courses

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Explore Penny Forward’s diverse range of online courses meticulously crafted for the blind and sighted communities alike to help guide you through the intricacies of finance. Whether you’re delving into taxes, understanding credit scores, managing debt, or mastering the art of money management, we have the ideal course tailored to meet your needs. Elevate your financial literacy with Penny Forward and embark on a journey to empower your financial well-being.

Welcome to Our New Course Platform

We’ve made our courses even easier to use. Enjoy our new course platform and tell us how we can improve. Send suggestions by email to pennyforward@pennyforward.com

Are you in the middle of a course on the old platform? Finish it by December 31, 2024, so you don’t need to start over. Access the old platform here.


  • Image of a budget sheet with a pen and calculator with the text "Budgeting and Banking Basics, A guide to basic money management" followed by Penny Forward logo

    Budgeting And Banking Basics: A Guide To Basic Money Management

    In this course, you will gain a fundamental understanding of budgeting and banking basics, and learn: How to manage your personal finances effectively How to track your spending, make a budget, and review and adjust your budget as your financial situation changes The basics of banking and the different types of financial institutions, including banks…

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  • Image of a credit report with a score of 785 and the text "Concerned about credit: an introduction to credit scores, credit reports, and why they matter" followed by the Penny Forward logo.

    Concerned About Credit: An Introduction To Credit Scores, Credit Reports, And Why They Matter

    Do you want to raise your credit score but you’re not sure how? Are you confused by terms and concepts you don’t understand? Have you gotten into trouble with credit before and want to learn how to avoid trouble again? Are you afraid to use credit because you know someone who has gotten into trouble…

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  • Image of credit cards, coins, and a notepad with DEBT written across the page. Text reads "Digging out of debt: A guide to conquering overwhelming debt" with the Penny Forward logo following.

    Digging Out Of Debt: A Guide To Conquering Overwhelming Debt

    Overwhelming debt is a very emotional topic. Search the Internet or talk to your family and friends and you’ll quickly find that they have a variety of opinions about borrowing money, paying it back, and how to avoid trouble. The truth is that most people find themselves needing to borrow money at some point in…

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  • Image of a person holding up a chalkboard that says "You are hired!". Bottom text reads "Employment Essentials, a guide to finding and landing a great job" followed by the Penny Forward logo.

    Employment Essentials: A Guide to Finding and Landing a Great Job

    Are you on the lookout for a job but feeling a bit lost? Have you been searching for employment without much success? Are you just not satisfied with your current job and thinking about what’s next? If that sounds like you, then this course is designed for you! In this course, you will: Gain a…

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  • Image of Social Security benefits form with a calculator and pen. Text reads "Simplifying Social Security, A basic introduction to the Social Security Administration and programs it offers" followed by the Penny Forward logo.

    Simplifying Social Security: A Basic introduction to the Social Security Administration and Programs it Offers

    Social Security benefits help millions of blind and disabled people make ends meet, but they are also a frequent source of anxiety and stress. We have designed this course to help you better understand how Social Security works. In this course you will learn: Why Social Security exists Why you have a Social Security number…

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    Taking On Taxes: A beginner’s guide to the foreign language of taxes

    Does tax time leave you stressed and frustrated by terms and concepts you don’t understand? Do you always wonder if you’ve paid too little or too much? This course will help you to understand common tax terms and concepts so you can confidently do it yourself or communicate with a tax preparer. You’ll learn:

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Join Penny Forward!

Do you want to become a better manager of money but you’re feeling a little lost?

In addition to gaining access to all Penny Forward online courses, additional membership perks include:

One to One Financial Counseling

Penny Forward’s unique approach to financial counseling bridges the gap between expertise and experience, offering tailored support specifically designed
for the blind community. Our team of financial counselors, all accredited with the prestigious AFC® (Accredited Financial Counselor) certification, stand
at the forefront of financial education and empowerment for individuals navigating financial challenges with visual impairments.