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Chris Peterson

CFPB: Protecting you from unlawful debt collection at work

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is stopping companies from improperly contacting people in the workplace to put pressure on them to pay allegedly owed debts.

01/01/2025
Podcast: Seeing The World In Ways You Never Imagined Part 2

Have you always believed that you could only make a living if you went to college? George Wurtzel was the star of a 2018 Subaru Outback commercial, but he is also a blind woodworker and craftsman who believes that blind people can be successful in any type of job. In part 2 of a two…

12/31/2024
Social Security Matters: 5 Social Security Messages for Holiday Gatherings

If the topic of Social Security comes up during a holiday get-together, we’ve put together 5 basic messages you can share with your loved ones.

12/23/2024
Press Release: Penny Forward Updates App to Boost Financial Education for Blind Americans

— Penny Forward INC, a leading Minnesota-based 501(C)(3) nonprofit organization founded and run by people who are blind, is proud to announce an updated version of the Penny Forward app. Developed in partnership with Wells Fargo and World Services for the Blind, Penny Forward Mobile Version 1.2.0 provides access to financial education for the estimated…

12/22/2024
Social Security Matters: ABLE Act – 10 Years of Progress for People With Disabilities

On December 19, 2024, we mark the tenth anniversary of the Stephen Beck, Jr. Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE) Act, which allows eligible people with disabilities to open a savings and investment account. ABLE investment growth is not taxable and is not countable income if the funds are used to pay for qualified disability expenses…

12/19/2024
Wednesday Workshop: New Year, New Budget

Start your financial year off on the right foot with a practical workshop designed to help you set meaningful goals and create a budget that works for you. This session will guide you through the process of identifying short- and long-term financial priorities, breaking them down into achievable steps, and using tools like YNAB, spreadsheets,…

12/18/2024
Podcast: Seeing The World In Ways You Never Imagined Part 1

Have you always believed that you could only make a living if you went to college? George Wurtzel was the star of a 2018 Subaru Outback commercial, but he is also a blind woodworker and craftsman who believes that blind people can be successful in any type of job. In part 1 of a two…

12/17/2024
IRS Tax Tip: Highlights from National Tax Security Awareness Week

The IRS and its Security Summit partners recently held the ninth annual National Tax Security Awareness Week, an annual event that emphasizes the importance of protecting sensitive financial information from identity theft and tax scams, especially as the holidays and the 2025 tax season approach. The Security Summit is a coalition of IRS, state tax agencies, tax…

12/17/2024
Simplified Online SSI Application Now Available as First Step in Larger Effort

Originally posted to the Social Security Matters Blog on December 16th, 2024 An online application for Supplemental Security Income (SSI) is now available for some adults, making the application process easier. Following up on an announcement earlier this year, the simplified online application is part of the agency’s overall commitment to improving access to our benefits…

12/16/2024
Don’t Get Fooled: How to Outsmart Financial Scams and Fraud

This post was written in partnership with the Safety Positive Foundation, a nonprofit organization promoting personal safety in the blind community. Imagine this: you receive an email that looks exactly like it’s from your bank. The logo, the language, even the sender’s address seem legitimate. It says your account is locked, and you need to…

12/09/2024