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Chris Peterson
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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. Hereâs what you need to do in these situations: Contact your employer, payer, or issuing agency…
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Financial Education is Critical for People with Disabilities
Itâs 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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The Benefits of Paying Your Bills on Time: My Personal Experience
The Benefits of Paying Your Bills on Time: My Personal Experience Introduction Last week was National Pay Your Bills week. Paying bills can be a daunting task for many people. Itâs easy to put it off and procrastinate, especially if you have limited funds. However, making a habit of paying bills promptly can have a…
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Book review: Bad with Money: The Imperfect Art of Getting Your Financial Sh*t Together
Bad with Money: The Imperfect Art of Getting Your Financial Sh*t Together  About This Book If youâre young and just starting out, this book may be for you. If youâre older, you may enjoy the authorâs humorous accounts of her own money decisions and why she made them, but this book may not offer…
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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…
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Penny Forward Founder Chris Peterson Featured On USAToday.com 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 wonât affect the account holderâs eligibility for federal programs such as Medicaid and Supplemental Security Income. ABLE accounts can be used in a variety of ways.…
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Three Money Moves I Made To Kick Off 2023
Whether youâre a financial wellness newbie or guru, the start of the new year is a great reason to make small tweaks thatâll make a big difference. Here are some money moves my family made to kick off 2023. We Opened A New High Yield Savings Account As interest rates have risen, and markets have…
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Podcast: Can I Afford a Guide Dog?
Intro Liz and Chris are both guide dog users. And we were curious about how affordable a guide dog might be. Especially to someone on a lower income. Guide dogs arenât for everybody, but for some people, guide dogs can offer more independence and freedom than traveling with a cane. But, if youâre considering having…