MOe Carpenter
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Crack down on junk fees
Biden Administration, CFPB, and the FTC announce new actions to protect consumers from junk fees This information was sourced from an email sent out by the CFPB, there may be additional details they did not mention in their announcement. Yesterday, President Biden was joined by Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) Director Rohit Chopra and Federal…
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Members Only Group Chat Recording: Oct 11 Nurturing Career and Family Finances
October’s Financial Odyssey Part 2 – Nurturing Career and Family Finances “We continued our exciting adventure, delving deep into the intricacies of managing your finances through the ever-changing seasons of adulthood. Just like nature transitioned from Spring to Summer to Fall, so did our financial needs and aspirations transform over time. ☀️ Part 2 (Oct.…
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Early Access Penny Forward Podcast: Part 1 Notes of Progress, ACB’s Journey in Fighting for Accessible Currency
In this collaborative podcast episode between the Penny Forward Podcast and the American Council of the Blind (ACB) Advocacy Update Podcast, we explore the past and future of accessible currency. Our guest, Dan Spoone, the ACB Interim Executive Director, shares the organization’s commitment to enhancing the lives of blind and low vision individuals. We delve…
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Early Access Penny Forward Transcript: Part 1Notes of Progress, ACB’s Journey in Fighting for Accessible Currency
This week we have connected with the American Council of the Blind, and share part of the history of their progress on getting us accessible bills for our currency. Make sure to tune in next time for the more recent progress on accessible notes. Select here to listen to the audio podcast and see…
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Oct Read Along You are a badass at making money: Week 2
Oct’s Read Along Join our read along for an exciting journey into “You Are a Badass at Making Money” by Jen Sincero. Get ready to unlock your financial potential, embrace abundance, and conquer your money mindset. Our discussion will inspire, motivate, and provide practical insights to transform your relationship with money. Let’s embark on this…
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Employment Committee Happenings from the 2 Main Blind Consumer Groups
This is courtesy sharing of information. We at Penny forward find employment as one of the big factors that may help the vision loss community get ahead and would like to pass this information along. Opinions sought: From the ACB Employment Committee The ACB Employment Committee needs your input concerning how we can best…
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Members Only Group Chat Recording: Oct 4 Planting Seeds of Independence
October’s Financial Odyssey Part 1 – Planting Seeds of Independence We were thrilled to invite you to part 1 of our October members-only group chat series, where we embarked on an exciting adventure that delved deep into the intricacies of managing your finances through the ever-changing seasons of adulthood. Just like nature transitions from Spring…
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Penny Forward Podcast: Part 2 Journey Through the Community’s Stories With The Blind History Lady
This week is part 2 of our discussion with The Blind History Lady. She had so many fantastic stories to share we decided to spread them out over 2 episodes. This week we learn about Thomas David Shaw and what Peggy is currently working on and what is next. Select here to see a…
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Penny Forward Transcript: Part 2 Journey Through the Community’s Stories With The Blind History Lady
Peggy Chong, known as the blind history lady, discusses the significance of blind individuals in history and the importance of preserving blind history. She shares stories of successful blind individuals who have made significant contributions in various fields, including politics. Peggy highlights the story of Thomas David Shaw, a blind US senator and congressman, who…
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Oct Read Along You are a badass at making money: Week 1
Oct’s Read Along Join our read along for an exciting journey into “You Are a Badass at Making Money” by Jen Sincero. Get ready to unlock your financial potential, embrace abundance, and conquer your money mindset. Our discussion will inspire, motivate, and provide practical insights to transform your relationship with money. Let’s embark on this…