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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Finding Community: Embracing Blindness and Making a Difference
A Message from Penny Forward Founder and CEO, Chris Peterson Hey everyone, Today I’m diving deep into a personal journey—one that’s taken me from isolation to integration, from denial to acceptance. I’m totally blind, but for the longest time, I tried hard not to be. Sounds strange, right? Let me explain. For years, I lived…
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Podcast: Flaunt Your Ability with Desiree Christian
Topic: A new online shop, started by a Penny Forward member, creates items that celebrate our disabilities. Some of you may be familiar with Desirée on Tik Tok, YouTube or Instagram as the Nearly Blind Knitter and Stitcher. “In dealing with my own blindness and both of my daughters’ medical complexities, our family learned for…
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Wednesday Workshop: Joy of Enough, Living Your Best Life
Guest members and site visitors will need to upgrade or create an account to get access to this recording. Are you ready to embark on a journey towards greater contentment and fulfillment in your financial life? Join us for an empowering workshop where we’ll explore the transformative power of embracing “enough” and living your best…
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Your Best is Enough: Turning Challenges into Triumphs
A Message from Penny Forward Founder and CEO, Chris Peterson Last week, I received a call that really made me think. Amidst a discussion, a client mentioned, “my best wasn’t enough.” This confession about his personal and professional struggles stuck with me, especially since his subsequent actions actually led him to many successes. This conversation…
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Book Review: The Courage to Be Rich
This is a review of The Courage to Be Rich by Suze Orman. It’s available on Bard, bookshare, and other media. The book summary listed at the end of the post is from the Bard page.
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Wednesday Workshop: Crafting Your Retirement Strategy
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 craft a retirement plan that aligns with your goals and aspirations? Join us for an enlightening workshop where we’ll explore the intricacies of traditional retirement…
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Book Brunch: Money Out Loud Chapter 5
We read Chapter 5: Hella Prepared, AKA Credit Cards and Student Loans Stay on track Read Chapter 6: Hella Prepared, AKA Investing We have provided the recording for those that may not have been able to join, or for those that wish to replay some of the conversation. Please note that these recordings may be…
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Podcast: Orientation and Mobility Immersion Program with Guide Dogs for the Blind guest Marc Gillard
In this episode of the Penny Forward podcast, Marc Gillard from Guide Dogs for the Blind discusses the Orientation and Mobility Immersion program, detailing its evolution and impact on individuals with visual impairments. The hosts, Chris Peterson, Liz Bottner, and MOe Carpenter, explore the challenges and successes of the program, which provides comprehensive training at…
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Wednesday Workshop: Using Online Calculators
Guest members and site visitors will need to upgrade or create an account to get access to this recording. Are you ready to harness the power of online financial calculators to make informed financial decisions with confidence? Join us for an enlightening workshop where we’ll explore the ins and outs of using online calculators for…
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IRS: Options for taxpayers who need help paying a tax bill
Taxpayers who can’t pay their tax bill by the April 15, 2024, deadline shouldn’t panic – the IRS is here to help. There are several options to help taxpayers meet their obligations. It’s important for taxpayers to file their tax return or request an extension of time to file at IRS.gov/extension by the April 15,…