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Penny Forward
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Bouncing Back After Overspending
At Penny Forward, we host a Wednesday Workshop every week to explore personal finance topics in detail. Most sessions are interactive, giving our students the chance to ask questions and apply what they’ve learned to their own lives. Last week’s discussion focused on how to recover after slipping from your spending plan—whether it’s because of…
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Wednesday Workshop: Why Penny Forward Exists – A Journey Toward Financial Independence
What does it mean to declare your independence—from debt, financial uncertainty, or reliance on others? In this interactive session, we’ll explore the first steps in gaining control over your money.
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We Can’t Help Everyone (Yet)
A lot of people come to me for advice. Some of them take it. They recognize that I’m not perfect—just a guy doing my best to share what I’ve learned. They understand that success takes a combination of preparation, persistence, and luck. They know that even failure is just part of the learning curve. Others…
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Wednesday Workshop: Saving for the Future with 529 and ABLE Accounts
May 29 is National 529 Day—and we’re celebrating by talking about two powerful savings tools: 529 Education Savings Accounts and ABLE (Achieving a Better Life Experience) Accounts. These accounts can help you save for school, vocational training, and disability-related expenses without losing access to important benefits like SSI and Medicaid. We’ll explain the similarities, the…
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Wednesday Workshop: Financial Freedom for Blind Veterans and Their Families
In honor of Memorial Day, we’re focusing this week’s workshop on the unique financial challenges—and opportunities—facing blind veterans and their families. We’ll cover benefits available through the VA, strategies for navigating government programs, and tools that support long-term financial independence. Whether you’re a veteran yourself or care about someone who is, this session will equip…
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Taking a Summer Break from the Penny Forward Podcast
A Message From Penny Forward Founder and CEO, Chris Peterson Hey Penny Forward family! Tomorrow, we’re dropping one last episode of the Penny Forward Podcast—at least for a little while. We’ve had a blast bringing you conversations on financial empowerment, accessibility, and all the ways blind and low-vision folks can level up their money game.…
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Wednesday Workshop: Planning for the People You Love
Learn how to create a plan for your loved ones with accessible information on wills, trusts, and beneficiary planning.
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Introduction to Investing is Live—And We Want Your Feedback! 🚀
A Message from Penny Forward Founder and CEO, Chris Peterson Hey there, Penny Forward family! I’m absolutely thrilled to share some big news: our brand-new course, Introduction to Investing, is officially in beta and ready for our monthly and yearly members to dive into. This has been one of the most-asked-for courses in our community,…
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Wednesday Workshop: Side Hustles and Self-Employment: Building Income on Your Terms
Whether you’re looking to earn a little extra income or build a business of your own, this workshop is all about making money outside of traditional employment. We’ll explore accessible side hustles, freelancing gigs, and small business ideas that are a good fit for people who are blind or have low vision. You’ll also learn…