Disability Scoop reported this week that the U.S. department of labor is cracking down on organizations that pay employees with disabilities less than the federal minimum wage of $7.25 per hour. If you’re 24 or younger, working, and making less than minimum wage, your employer should be providing you with career counseling twice in your…
This week we talked about investing from a beginners perspective and explored the Yahoo Finance app, which has some interesting accessible charts that you can use to analyze the history of individual stocks or the market as a whole. Chris had Internet issues during this call, so this recording may be corrupted, but we’re posting…
For many new grads and other people entering the workforce for the first time, filling out new hire paperwork can be confusing—what’s a W-4, anyway? New employees should ensure they understand their tax situation and do some planning now, so they’re in good shape at tax time next year. It’s important to know the correct…
Our June 22nd members only group chat will focus on investing from a beginner’s perspective. Search the Internet or talk to an experienced investor and you’ll quickly learn that there is a universe of choices to make and almost as much advice about how to make them. This advice can seem overwhelming, at first, especially…
Little Rock, AR – World Services for the Blind in partnership with Penny Forward receives $75,000 from Wells Fargo to launch the “ABC’s of Financial Health”. The program will be the only comprehensive and fully accessible financial literacy program for people who are blind, visually impaired, and Deaf-blind. This program will enhance World Services for…
Please join us in extending our condolence’s to Penny Forward Podcast editor Byron Lee after the unexpected passing of his mother last week. To give Byron time to spend with his family, new episodes of the Penny Forward podcast will return in mid July. Until then, we’ll be rereleasing some early episodes along with recently…
Chris: Welcome to “Target Your Goals,” a podcast by Penny Forward. Penny Forward is a community of people who are blind, their family, and friends, who share a common interest in financial independence. Join us, via our Facebook group, and we will work together to avoid financial obstacles and target our goals. The purpose of…
We’re incredibly grateful to the donors who have supported us since our founding in September, 2021. Thanks to your help, we’ve been able to: Incorporate as a Minnesota nonprofit organization with 501(c)(3) federal tax-exempt status Produce 25 podcast episodes featuring blind people building bright futures one penny at a time Launch a one-of-a-kind accessible online…
This week we talked about how social anxiety and low self-esteem blocks us from achieving our financial goals. We shared some strategies we can practice at home for improving our self-esteem and reducing our anxiety so we have the confidence to achieve as much as we want. To enjoy this content, simply sign up for…