Wednesday Workshops

Wednesday Workshops
Wednesday Workshops

Each week, Penny Forward members meet to learn from and support each other as they become better money managers. These workshops are recorded so members can listen to workshops they missed or refer back to particularly memorable topics.

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  • Join us every Wednesday for an interactive workshop aimed at improving your money management skills.

    Date/time

    • 1/22/2025
    • 7:30 PM ET
    • 6:30 PM CT
    • 5:30 PM MT
    • 4:30 PM PT

    Saving Strategies: Building an Emergency Fund and More

    Saving money can feel like a challenge, especially when funds are tight, but even small changes can lead to big results. This workshop offers actionable strategies for building and maintaining an emergency fund, even on a limited budget. We’ll discuss tools like high-yield savings accounts, automatic transfers, and creative ways to cut expenses. You’ll leave with practical tips and the motivation to start building a safety net that offers peace of mind for the unexpected.

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Recent Recordings

  • Wednesday Workshop: Personal Cash Flow Statements

    Personal Cash Flow Statement For our  weekly members-only group chat, this week we dove into creating a personal cash flow statement. We explored why it’s important and when it could be useful. Plus, we left plenty of time for you to share anything on your mind.  Missed the Call? As a member you can listen…


  • Wednesday Workshop: Filing Your Tax Return

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  • Wednesday Workshop: Ways to Track Your Spending

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  • Wednesday Workshop: ABLE Accounts, Where to Find Out More

    ABLE Accounts, Where to Find Out More… During last week’s Members-only Group Chat, the topic of Able accounts was casually mentioned. In expanding upon this topic further, this week, we took an in-depth look at how to research different Able account options and the process to sign up for an account. We also left time…


  • Wednesday Workshop: Tax Documents, What You Need

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  • Wednesday Workshop: How Time influences your Finances

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  • Wednesday Workshop: Dopamine an it’s Effects on Spending

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  • Wednesday Workshop: The Total Money Makeover

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  • Wednesday Workshop: About Gratitude

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