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Category: Penny Forward
Welcome to Penny Forward, a nonprofit organization founded and led by blind people. We empower each other to confidently navigate the complicated landscape of personal finance. We offer self-paced online financial education courses, weekly and monthly personal finance workshops, and one to one financial counseling provided by blind financial counselors.
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AI Scams Are on the Rise
Artificial intelligence is making it easier than ever for scammers to impersonate banks — and harder than ever for consumers to tell what’s real. According to Darius Kingsley, Head of Consumer Business Practices at JPMorgan Chase, “Nobody is immune.”
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Labor Day Sales: Deal or Distraction?
Labor Day sales are everywhere—but are they really a bargain? This workshop will teach you how to tell the difference between a good deal and a marketing gimmick.
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Disability Solutions Virtual Job Fair – Oct. 8
Disability Solutions at Ability Beyond is inviting job seekers and employers to join their Virtual Job Fair on Wednesday, October 8, 2025, from 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM EST.
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Best Buy Launches Online Marketplace
Best Buy Marketplace Launches, Expands Shopping Options for All Customers Best Buy has officially launched a U.S. online marketplace, doubling the number of products available on its website and app by partnering with hundreds of third-party sellers. Shoppers can now browse far more than electronics, with offerings ranging from cookware and seasonal décor to musical…
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Workers Hold Tight to Jobs Amid Uncertainty
A new buzzword is making its way into the workplace vocabulary: “job hugging.” Unlike the post-pandemic era of “job hopping,” where employees sought better pay and perks by moving frequently, today’s workforce is showing signs of digging in and staying put.
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Parents Drowning in Child-Related Debt
Six in 10 parents in the U.S. say they’ve gone into debt to provide for their children, and nearly half of them report that the debt is becoming unmanageable.
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Bouncing Back After Overspending
At Penny Forward, we host a Wednesday Workshop every week to explore personal finance topics in detail. Most sessions are interactive, giving our students the chance to ask questions and apply what they’ve learned to their own lives. Last week’s discussion focused on how to recover after slipping from your spending plan—whether it’s because of…
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Google Flights Adds AI Tool for Travel Deals
If you’re a flexible traveler whose main goal is saving money, Google Flights just introduced a tool that could make your next trip much easier—and cheaper.