January 2023

Social Security Administration Announces Web Site Redesign

Today the Social Security Administration launched a redesigned web site that makes it easier to apply for and manage your Social Security benefits. “We’ve redesigned our website to serve you better”, the SSA says in the email announcement they sent this morning. Blind people are really going to like this site redesign. It’s now easy…

01/20/2023
Recording, Members Only Group Chat: ABLE Accounts, Where to Find Out More

ABLE Accounts, Where to Find Out More… During last week’s Members-only Group Chat, the topic of Able accounts was casually mentioned. In expanding upon this topic further, this week, we took an in-depth look at how to research different Able account options and the process to sign up for an account. We also left time…

01/18/2023
Thank You And Mission Accomplished

On Giving Tuesday, 2022, Penny Forward kicked off a campaign to raise $5,624 to purchase an embosser to produce Braille materials for our conference exhibits and in-person workshops. Today I’m excited to announce that we’ve succeeded in reaching our goal. Thanks to an anonymous donor, we’ve received a gently used Braille embosser capable of producing…

01/18/2023
Penny Forward Podcast: Money Moves to Kick Off 2023

This week Chris, Liz, and MOe discuss some of the moves they are making with their finance’s to kick off the year right. They discuss getting credit reports, signing up for ABLE Accounts, looking to retirement, and other ways you can lower some bills. Click here to see the transcript… Show Notes… Penny…

01/17/2023
Penny Forward Podcast Transcript: Money Moves to Kick Off 2023

In this episode of the Penny Forward Podcast, Chris, Liz, and MOe, discuss some of the moves they are making with their own finances to start off 2023 off right. Click here to listen to the audio podcast… Transcript Chris: This is the Penny Forward Podcast, the first episode for 2023. I’m your…

01/17/2023
Description Of A Braille Credit Report

In our January 8th, 2023, members only group chat, I demonstrated the process for ordering a Braille credit report from the automated telephone system at 1 (877) 332-8228. Large print and audio versions of your credit reports are also available using this system. It took about five days, including Saturday and Sunday, to receive the…

01/13/2023
Penny Forward Founder Chris Peterson Featured On usatoday.com Article About ABLE Accounts

ABLE accounts are tax-advantaged savings accounts for people with disabilities. The money saved in ABLE accounts can be spent on qualified disability expenses. Most importantly, having an ABLE account won’t affect the account holder’s eligibility for federal programs such as Medicaid and Supplemental Security Income. ABLE accounts can be used in a variety of ways.…

01/12/2023
IRS tax tip: Tax tips for gig economy entrepreneurs and workers

IRS Tax Tip 2023-05, January 12, 2023 In recent years, the gig economy has changed how people do business and provide services. Taxpayers must report their gig economy earnings on a tax return – whether they earned that money through a part-time, temporary or side gig. Read on www.irs.gov/newsroom/tax-tips-for-gig-economy-entrepreneurs-and-workers

01/12/2023
Recording, Members Only Group Chat: Tax Documents, What You Need

Tax Documents, What You Need Last week we walked through the process of ordering an accessible credit report in large print, Braille, or audio using the automated telephone service at 1 (877) 332-8228. This week we continued to talk about money moves you can make to kick off 2023 as we talked about taxes. Tax…

01/11/2023
IRS Tax tip: The deadline for the final 2022 estimated tax payment is January 17

Tax Tip 2023-04, January 11, 2023 Many taxpayers make quarterly estimated tax payments during the year to stay current on their taxes. Anyone who paid too little tax in 2022 needs to make a fourth quarter payment on or before January 17 to avoid an unexpected potential tax bill or penalty when they file in…

01/11/2023