Category: Blindness or Low Vision
Welcome to our blindness or low vision category, where everything is created from a blindness perspective. Penny Forward is a nonprofit organization founded and led by blind people, driven by the belief that financial independence is truly for everyone. Here, you’ll find articles, podcast episodes, and workshop recordings—all designed to help both the blind and sighted communities achieve their financial goals. Explore this section to gain insights and practical advice on building financial , regardless of your level of vision.
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IRS Tips: Part-Time and Seasonal Jobs
The video “Part-Time and Seasonal Jobs” provides insights into finding and securing part-time or seasonal employment. It discusses the benefits of such jobs, including flexibility, extra income, and gaining work experience. The video offers tips on where to look for these opportunities, such as job boards, company websites, and local businesses. It also highlights the…
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Wednesday Workshop: What Does Financial Independence Mean to You?
We are excited to invite you to our upcoming Wednesday Workshop on July 10th! While our team will be attending the American Council of the Blind (ACB) convention, we have prepared a special pre-recorded session just for you. In this engaging workshop, we’ll explore the various ways people assert their financial independence when it comes…
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Wednesday Workshop: Debt Detox
Guest members and site visitors will need to upgrade or create an account to get access to this recording. Are you ready to take control of your financial future and eliminate debt for good? Join us for our upcoming Debt Detox Workshop, designed to provide you with the tools and strategies to become debt-free and…
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Penny Forward Unveils ‘Employment Essentials’ Course to Transform Job Searching for the Blind
Minneapolis, MN – As the nation eagerly anticipates a midsummer pause to reflect on our nation’s independence, Penny Forward INC, a dedicated 501(C)(3) nonprofit organization rooted in Minnesota, is thrilled to unveil its new financial literacy initiative designed to empower greater independence within the visually impaired community. Entitled “Employment Essentials: A Guide to Finding and…
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Book Brunch: The Dumb Things Smart People Do With Their Money Intro and Number 1
Tuesday’s Turning Pages Book Brunch July 2: The Dumb Things Smart People Do With Their Money. ‘Introduction’ and ‘Dumb Thing #1: You buy financial products you don’t understand.’
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Wednesday Workshop: Strategies for Success
Guest members and site visitors will need to upgrade or create an account to get access to this recording. Are you a blind or visually impaired entrepreneur looking to gain valuable insights and practical advice from a successful business owner? Our final workshop of June, “Business Brilliance: An Experienced Entrepreneur Shares Strategies for Success,” is…
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Book Review: “The Total Money Makeover, A Proven Plan for Financial Fitness” by Dave Ramsey
This is a review of The 2-Hour Job Search: Using Technology to Get the Right Job Faster by Steve Dalton. It’s available in audio and Braille from Bard. The book summary listed at the end of the post is from the Bard page.
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Podcast: Unmute
Chris and Liz sit down with Marty Sobo from the Unmute family of podcasts to talk about his vision loss journey and how he, along with his business partner, Michael Babcock, built their family of educational content to help the blind community learn to use technology to live, work, and play. Show notes Unmute.show website…