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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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Wednesday Workshop: Exploring the Full Value of Employer’s Benefits
Guest members and site visitors will need to upgrade or create an account to get access to this recording. We are excited to invite you to our exclusive one-hour virtual workshop, “Beyond Salary, Exploring the Full Value of Employer’s Benefits”, hosted by Penny Forward. Dive into an enlightening workshop where we’ll delve into the world…
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Book Brunch: The Total Money Makeover Debt Myths and Money Myths
We read Debt Myths: Debt Is (Not) a Tool and Money Myths: The (Non) Secrets of the Rich 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 edited for privacy or…
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Podcast: Business Start-up Microcredential
Liz and Moe sit down with Heather Miller, director of education and training at World Services for the Blind, to learn about the new Small Business Professional microcredential offered by WSB, The Chicago Lighthouse, and Miami University. The Chicago Lighthouse Miami University Microcredential equips prospective entrepreneurs to gain the knowledge and skills needed for starting…
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Book Review: Money Out Loud, All the Financial Stuff No One Taught Us
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: Empowering Job Searching in the Blind Community
Guest members and site visitors will need to upgrade or create an account to get access to this recording. We are excited to invite you to our exclusive one-hour virtual workshop, “Empowering Job Searching in the Blind Community”, hosted by Penny Forward. Dive into key strategies and resources to help you navigate the job market…
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Book Brunch : The Total Money Makeover intro and Denial
We read the intro chapter through Denial: I’m Not That Out of Shape 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 edited for privacy or may contain pauses where information…
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From Tandem Troubles to Two-Wheeled Triumphs: How Bikes and Blindness Inspire Change
A Message from Penny Forward Founder and CEO, Chris Peterson Ah, springtime in Minnesota! As the snow melts away, it’s like the whole state breathes a collective sigh of relief. And what better way to embrace the thaw than with a family bike ride? Yesterday, that’s exactly what we did, cruising around on our trusty…
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Book Brunch: Money Out Loud Chapter 7
We read Chapter 7: Hella Change, AKA Saving the World With Your Dollar, to the end of the book. 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 edited for privacy…
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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…