Category: Debt

  • New Study out on Buy Now Pay Later User Characteristics

    The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has released a new study on consumer use of buy now, pay later (BNPL) user characteristics. Although BNPL has been around for a while, it has not received much attention until now. Buy now, pay later, gained popularity in 2019 and grew by 10 fold during 2019-2021. BNPL refers […]

  • Financial Aid Awareness Month: All About Student Loans in 2023

    Financial Aid Awareness Month: All About Student Loans in 2023 February is financial aid awareness month, a time when colleges and universities celebrate and promote the availability of financial aid programs including student loans. Student loans are a crucial tool for financing higher education in the United States and around the world. With the rising…

  • Penny Forward Podcast Archive: Holliday Budgeting Tips

    As the Penny Forward community is making merry, join us for a dive into the archive for this past podcast ep where we discussed holiday budgeting. Let’s come up with ideas on easing the financial burden of the holiday season together. In this ep from 2021, we are  sharing a recording of the  Zoom call…

  • Recording Financial Sense¢: Managing Holiday Money Stress

    Managing Holiday Money Stress Have you cracked the code to avoid financial stress during the holidays? We haven’t either, but each of us has found tricks that help. Maybe you have too. Join us this month to share your favorite holiday budgeting tips and tricks.   Missed the Program? Watch the replay…

  • Tonight Financial Sense¢: Managing Holiday Money Stress

    When/Where Coming up this Thursday, Dec. 15, 2022 7:30pm ET, 6:30pm CT, 5:30pm MT, 4:30pm PT. Penny Forward’s public zoom program This chat will also be live streamed on the Penny Forward Facebook page, YouTube account, and Clubhouse. Managing Holiday Money Stress Have you cracked the code to avoid financial stress during the holidays? We…

  • Early Access Penny Forward Podcast Archive: Holliday Budgeting Tips

    As the Penny Forward community is making merry, join us for a dive into the archive for this past podcast ep where we discussed holiday budgeting. Let’s come up with ideas on easing the financial burden of the holiday season together. In this ep from 2021, we are  sharing a recording of the  Zoom call……

  • Preview: Financial Sense¢ for Managing Holiday Money Stress

    When/Where Coming up this Thursday, Dec. 15, 2022 7:30pm ET, 6:30pm CT, 5:30pm MT, 4:30pm PT. Penny Forward’s public zoom program This chat will also be live streamed on the Penny Forward Facebook page and YouTube accounts. Topic Have you cracked the code to avoid financial stress during the holidays? We haven’t either, but each…

  • Recording: Members Only Group Chat Dopamine an it’s Effects on Spending

    How one brain chemical influences our financial behavior When it comes to shopping, are you out of control? If so, you’re not alone. This week we talked about how a brain chemical called Dopamine is involved in the feelings of pleasure you experience when you shop. we worked together to come up with strategies you……

  • Recording: Members Only Group Chat 5th Wednesday, The Total Money Makeover

    5Th Wed. Book Discussion The Total Money Makeover You joined us for a discussion about this popular best selling book by Dave Ramsey. We explored what we thought would work and may not work for our unique spin to the market place. We also reserved time to talk about anything else you would like.  ……

  • Preview: Members Only Group Chat 5th Wednesday, The Total Money Makeover

    5Th Wed. Book Discussion The Total Money Makeover Come join us for a discussion about this popular best selling book by Dave Ramsey. Lets explore what we think will work and may not work for our unique spin to the market place. We will also reserve time to talk about anything else you would like.…