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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Strengths, not Stress: Embrace the Tools That Free Your Time
The activities that bring us the most joy are also often the ones that make us the most money. On the flip side, the little and not-so-little tasks that fill up our days—managing household chores, dealing with inaccessible systems, or fumbling with overly complicated tech—rarely bring in income.
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IRS Tax Tip: Essential tax tips for marriage status changes
Here are a few things taxpayers should do if their marital status changed in 2024.
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FAQ: What is the Right Decision for Me?
Several conversations over the holidays have made me reflect on how scary and isolating being blind can be for many of us, and how exhausting and difficult it can be to make even the most minor decisions. I don’t think we truly realize how many risks we take each day and how many risk-avoidance strategies…
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Press Release: Penny Forward Updates App to Boost Financial Education for Blind Americans
— Penny Forward INC, a leading Minnesota-based 501(C)(3) nonprofit organization founded and run by people who are blind, is proud to announce an updated version of the Penny Forward app. Developed in partnership with Wells Fargo and World Services for the Blind, Penny Forward Mobile Version 1.2.0 provides access to financial education for the estimated…
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IRS Tax Tip: Highlights from National Tax Security Awareness Week
The IRS and its Security Summit partners recently held the ninth annual National Tax Security Awareness Week, an annual event that emphasizes the importance of protecting sensitive financial information from identity theft and tax scams, especially as the holidays and the 2025 tax season approach. The Security Summit is a coalition of IRS, state tax agencies, tax…
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Don’t Get Fooled: How to Outsmart Financial Scams and Fraud
This post was written in partnership with the Safety Positive Foundation, a nonprofit organization promoting personal safety in the blind community. Imagine this: you receive an email that looks exactly like it’s from your bank. The logo, the language, even the sender’s address seem legitimate. It says your account is locked, and you need to…
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Black Friday, Budgets, and Bright Ideas for the Holidays
This week, the holiday season officially kicks off with Black Friday sales! Your inbox is likely overflowing with deals for things you need, things you want, and let’s be honest—things you didn’t even know you wanted until the word “SALE” popped up. It’s exciting, right? But before we dive into our carts (online or otherwise),…