Financial Independence Financial independence is the ultimate goal for many of us. The idea of not having to work for money and instead focusing on our passions and interests is very appealing. But how much do you actually need to achieve financial independence and live comfortably without having to work? This week in our members-only…
We love it when our members share resources that are helpful to them. This week, Penny Forward member Julie Kline writes in by email with this investing resource… Email “Hi Chris and Moe, I came across this YouTube video and I think it is one of the more thorough beginner guides to investing I’ve…
ABLE accounts are tax-advantaged savings accounts for people with disabilities. The money saved in ABLE accounts can be spent on qualified disability expenses. Most importantly, having an ABLE account won’t affect the account holder’s eligibility for federal programs such as Medicaid and Supplemental Security Income. ABLE accounts can be used in a variety of ways.…
When is Good Enough, Good Enough? Does perfectionism hold you back? Have you always wanted to go back to school, apply for a job, or start a business but you never feel ready? Do you tell yourself that you’ll start as soon as you finish your next blindness skills training, your kids start school, or…
Want to make more money but can’t work more? If so, you’re not alone. This week we talked about passive income, or income streams that take very little work to maintain once they’re set up. We also left time for anything you wanted to talk about. To enjoy this content, simply sign up for…
Do you worry about what might happen if something goes wrong with something expensive you depend on? How will you afford it if a home appliance or a vital piece of assistive technology fails unexpectedly? This week we talked about when and how to purchase warranties, insurance policies, or protection plans designed to help you…
Katie: Our goal is to help people with disabilities and others build their financial resiliency so they can be prepared for any type of life event. Chris: This is the Penny Forward podcast, a show about blind people building bright futures one penny at a time. Liz: I’M Liz Bottner. Chris: And I’m Chris Peterson.…
We’ll be talking with Katie Metz, the director of the Financial Resilience Center at the National Disability Institute. We’ll be learning about how the Financial Resilience Center got started, what it currently offers, and what might be coming in the near future. A full text transcript of this episode can be found at: https://www.pennyforward.com/podcast-transcript-financial-resilience-for-people-with-disabilities/ The…
something holding you back but you don’t know what it is? It may be your own beliefs. An episode of NPR’s Life Kit, released this week, explains that scientists refer to these as cognitive biases and tells us that they can keep us from achieving our goals because we believe that we’re not capable. This…
We’ll be talking with Katie Metz, the director of the Financial Resilience Center at the National Disability Institute. We’ll be learning about how the Financial Resilience Center got started, what it currently offers, and what might be coming in the near future. A full text transcript of this episode can be found at https://www.pennyforward.com/early-access-podcast-transcript-financial-resilience-for-people-with-disabilities/ The Penny Forward…