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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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Accessible Credit Reports: What You Need to Know
Did you know you can order your credit report in Braille, large print, or audio formats? This workshop will guide you through how to request accessible credit reports, why they matter for your financial health, and how to use the information to improve your money management.
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Apple Unveils New iPhones, Watches, and AirPods—While Older Models Drop in Price
On september eighth, 2025, AppleVis.com—a leading site for blind and low-vision Apple users—recapped Apple’s latest product announcements. The event brought exciting news for tech enthusiasts eager to experience the newest devices, but it also opened opportunities for those who are budget-conscious. Each new launch typically means older models see a price drop, making this one…
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Amazon Prime to End Invitee Perk
Starting October 1, 2025, Amazon will end its Prime Invitee program, which let members share their free two-day shipping with someone outside their household.
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Auto-IRAs Expand to Five New States
Workers in Delaware, Maine, New Jersey, Vermont, and Nevada now have access to automatic individual retirement accounts, or auto-IRAs, thanks to new programs launched between 2024 and 2025.
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How an ER Visit Can Hurt Your Credit
An unexpected trip to the emergency room can be stressful enough — but the bills that follow can also put your credit at risk.
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Budgeting for a Guide Dog: From Training to Retirement
September is National Guide Dog Month, and we’re kicking it off with a practical workshop on the financial side of guide dog ownership.
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Colleges Can Limit Student Loans by Major
Starting July 1, 2026, colleges will gain expanded authority to restrict how much students can borrow in federal loans — and the rules could vary depending on a student’s major.
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DFW Blind & Disabilities Lions Club Launch
Hello, friends, neighbors, and changemakers from across the DFW area and beyond!
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Bad Credit Could Cost You a Job
If you’re applying for a job, your credit history may play a bigger role than you think.