Explore Penny Forward’s diverse range of online courses meticulously crafted for the blind and sighted communities alike to help guide you through the intricacies of finance. Whether you’re delving into taxes, understanding credit scores, managing debt, or mastering the art of money management, we have the ideal course tailored to meet your needs. Elevate your financial literacy with Penny Forward and embark on a journey to empower your financial well-being.
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Budgeting And Banking Basics: A Guide To Basic Money Management
Learn More: Budgeting And Banking Basics: A Guide To Basic Money ManagementIn this course, you will gain a fundamental understanding of budgeting and banking basics, and learn: How to manage your personal finances effectively How to track your spending, make a budget, and review and adjust your budget as your financial situation changes The basics of banking and the different types of financial institutions, including banks…
Concerned About Credit: An Introduction To Credit Scores, Credit Reports, And Why They Matter
Learn More: Concerned About Credit: An Introduction To Credit Scores, Credit Reports, And Why They MatterDo you want to raise your credit score but you’re not sure how? Are you confused by terms and concepts you don’t understand? Have you gotten into trouble with credit before and want to learn how to avoid trouble again? Are you afraid to use credit because you know someone who has gotten into trouble…
Digging Out Of Debt: A Guide To Conquering Overwhelming Debt
Learn More: Digging Out Of Debt: A Guide To Conquering Overwhelming DebtOverwhelming debt is a very emotional topic. Search the Internet or talk to your family and friends and you’ll quickly find that they have a variety of opinions about borrowing money, paying it back, and how to avoid trouble. The truth is that most people find themselves needing to borrow money at some point in…
Employment Essentials: A Guide to Finding and Landing a Great Job
Learn More: Employment Essentials: A Guide to Finding and Landing a Great JobAre you on the lookout for a job but feeling a bit lost? Have you been searching for employment without much success? Are you just not satisfied with your current job and thinking about what’s next? If that sounds like you, then this course is designed for you! In this course, you will: Gain a…
Simplifying Social Security: A Basic introduction to the Social Security Administration and Programs it Offers
Learn More: Simplifying Social Security: A Basic introduction to the Social Security Administration and Programs it OffersSocial Security benefits help millions of blind and disabled people make ends meet, but they are also a frequent source of anxiety and stress. We have designed this course to help you better understand how Social Security works. In this course you will learn: Why Social Security exists Why you have a Social Security number…
Taking On Taxes: A beginner’s guide to the foreign language of taxes
Learn More: Taking On Taxes: A beginner’s guide to the foreign language of taxesDoes tax time leave you stressed and frustrated by terms and concepts you don’t understand? Do you always wonder if you’ve paid too little or too much? This course will help you to understand common tax terms and concepts so you can confidently do it yourself or communicate with a tax preparer. You’ll learn:
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Do you want to become a better manager of money but you’re feeling a little lost?
In addition to gaining access to all Penny Forward online courses, additional membership perks include:
- Access to our Weekly Wednesday Workshops
- Discounted one-to-one financial counseling
- Early Access to our Penny Forward Podcast
- Access to one year of YNAB (a $99 value)
- Access to our weekly newsletter
- and more!
One to One Financial Counseling
Penny Forward’s unique approach to financial counseling bridges the gap between expertise and experience, offering tailored support specifically designed
for the blind community. Our team of financial counselors, all accredited with the prestigious AFC® (Accredited Financial Counselor) certification, stand
at the forefront of financial education and empowerment for individuals navigating financial challenges with visual impairments.