New Year Money Makeover: Start Strong in 2026
A new year doesn’t have to mean new financial stress.
Join Penny Forward for a powerful Wednesday Workshop designed to help you turn financial resolutions into a realistic, stress-reducing plan that actually works—especially if you’re juggling benefits, rising costs, or uncertainty about where to start.
This interactive session brings together trusted experts to help you reset, refocus, and move forward with confidence.
📅 Date & Time
Wednesday, January 14th
- 7:30 PM Eastern
- 6:30 PM Central
- 5:30 PM Mountain
- 4:30 PM Pacific
💡 What You’ll Learn
By the end of this workshop, you will be able to:
- Identify personal financial stress triggers and learn strategies to reduce them
- Build or refresh a realistic budget that fits your life today
- Set clear, achievable financial goals for the next 12 months
You’ll also explore practical steps related to:
- Getting organized with your financial paperwork
- Checking your credit in accessible formats
- Planning safely if you receive disability benefits
- Using tools like ABLE accounts and work incentives
- Preparing early for tax season
This session is focused on real life, real choices, and real progress—not perfection.
📄 Bonus: Free Handout for All Registrants
Everyone who registers will receive a plain-language, accessible handout with key takeaways and action steps.
👉 You’ll receive the handout even if you’re unable to attend live.
👉 Register Now
Register to receive the Zoom link and handout:
🔗 Register here:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/g84BNFPiRse8cyZVm8bf9w
Take one evening to reset your money mindset and start 2026 with clarity and confidence.
You don’t have to do everything—just take the next right step.
Recent Recordings
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Wednesday Workshop: Turning What-Ifs Into An Action Plan
Listen to: Wednesday Workshop: Turning What-Ifs Into An Action PlanThis week we talked about wrestling with “what-ifs”. When ever we encounter something new, our brains are wired to think about what could go wrong. This is a healthy instinct when we use it productively, but it can often hold us back by making us unreasonably afraid to make a change. We talked about some…
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Wednesday Workshop: Changing Banks
Listen to: Wednesday Workshop: Changing BanksOn this week’s members only group chat, we talked about why changing banks might help you to control your finances. We also talked about how many banks are eliminating nonsufficient funds fees, and how the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is looking out for us by investigating whether nonsufficient funds fees are illegal. We closed with…
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Wednesday Workshop: Why Invest?
Listen to: Wednesday Workshop: Why Invest?In this members-only group chat, we followed up on some questions from last week’s chat, discussed why we invest and how it helps us grow wealth, and introduced new members. To enjoy this content, simply sign up for a Penny Forward membership. If you’re already a member, just log in using the form below. We’re…
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Introducing Penny Forward’s Wednesday Workshop
Listen to: Introducing Penny Forward’s Wednesday WorkshopIn our first members-only group chat, we established some ground rules, introduced new members, and discussed what we hope to get out of Penny Forward membership. This recording is unedited, so you’ll need to skip through some silence at the beginning of the recording. We will correct this in future recordings. To enjoy this content,…