investing
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Book review: The simple path to wealth: your road map to financial independence and a rich, free life
The simple path to wealth: your road map to financial independence and a rich, free life About This Book “The Simple Path to Wealth” by J.L. Collins is a must-read for anyone who is looking to take control of their financial future. This straightforward and easy-to-read book offers practical advice on how to accumulate wealth…
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Member Suggestions: How To Invest For Beginners
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…
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Penny Forward Founder Chris Peterson Featured On usatoday.com Article About ABLE Accounts
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.…
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Recording: Members Only Group Chat For 10/05/2022
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…
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Recording: Members Only Group Chat For 9/28/2022
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…
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Recording: Members Only Group Chat For 9/21/2022
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…
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Recording: Members Only Group Chat For 9/14/2022
Spreadsheets are incredibly useful tools for managing your finances, and they’re easy to learn and use. This week we talked about how to use a spreadsheet to build a realistic budget for a road trip. This type of spreadsheet can also be useful for helping you keep track of the progress you have made in…
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Preview: Members Only Group Chat For 9/14/2022
Spreadsheets are incredibly useful tools for managing your finances, and they’re easy to learn and use. This week we’ll talk about how to use a spreadsheet to build a realistic budget for a road trip. This type of spreadsheet can also be useful for helping you keep track of the progress you’re making if you’re…
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Recording: Members Only Group Chat For 9/7/2022
This week we talked about why it may be ok to save inconsistently. A paper by Yale finance professor James Choi made the news this week. Choi studied the advice from the 50 most popular personal finance books, according to GoodReads, and compared it to the advice economists give about the same topics. While personal…
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Preview: Members Only Group Chat For 9/7/2022
This week we’ll talk about why it may be ok to save inconsistently. A paper by Yale finance professor James Choi is making the news this week. Choi studied the advice from the 50 most popular personal finance books, according to GoodReads, and compared it to the advice economists give about the same topics. While…