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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A Heartfelt Thank You as We Wrap Up 2023: Reflecting on Our Journey and Looking Forward to an Exciting 2024!
A Message from Penny Forward Founder and CEO, Chris Peterson Dear Penny Forward Community, As we approach the end of 2023, my cup is full of gratitude and excitement. As the founder and CEO of Penny Forward, I wanted to take a moment to express my deepest thanks for the incredible support you have…
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Podcast: Homebound Horizons, Love Leading the Way with Billy and Nancy Irwin Part 1
As Penny Forward is celebrating the holiday season, we are pulling up from the archive a previously played episode that is not on our current podcast feed, with a newly added transcript. Show notes This episode was recorded in the very early days of the Penny Forward podcast, and certain advertisements or information may be…
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Financial Sense¢: Post-holiday Financial Recovery
Post-holiday Financial Recovery Recording If you missed the program feel free to listen to the recording. You can also find the replay on our Facebook Live or Youtube Live accounts. Event Description As we approach the end of the year, we understand that the festivities might have taken a toll on our wallets. If…
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Wednesday Workshop: Let’s Talk Passion and Paychecks!
Let’s Talk Passion and Paychecks! We were pumped to invite you to this week’s Wednesday Workshop—our favorite time to chat, connect, and cook up some cool ideas. The previous week, we dished about things that made us cringe enough to break out the wallet. Now, we flipped the script! This Wednesday, it was all…
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Twelve Banks That Offer Braille Statements
A Message from Penny Forward Founder and CEO, Chris Peterson Dear Penny Forward Family, Recently I received an email asking whether there were any banks that provide their statements in Braille. This is an important question, especially for those who are less comfortable with technology. I’ve done some research, and it turns out that several…
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Wednesday Workshop: Vent and Invent
Get Ready to Vent and Invent We were excited to invite you to our first Wednesday Workshop. it was a blast! 🎉 We’re dove into the wild world of “Things We Hate.” 😤 But hold on, it was not just a gripe session! We turned our dislikes into dollar signs! 💸 Ever thought, “Man, I…
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Podcast: Diving into Development, Dialogue with Kolby Garrison
In this episode of the Penny Forward podcast, hosts Liz Bottner, Chris Peterson, and MOe Carpenter interview Kolby Garrison, the development officer of the American Council of the Blind (ACB). Garrison shares her journey as a blind person, from her mainstream education to her struggles with job applications due to societal prejudices. She discusses her…
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Wednesday Workshop: 4th Quarter Mid Quarter Check in
You joined us for our mid quarter check in. This was an opportunity for us to help our members make SMART goals and see how things are going on the goals you have already created. This time we talked a lot about the moving process and air travel. Missed the call? as a…
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Resilience in the Crescent City: My AFCPE Symposium Experience
A Message from Penny Forward Founder and CEO, Chris Peterson Greetings everyone, Allow me to share a recap of my recent experiences at the Association for Financial Counseling and Planning Education (AFCPE®) annual symposium in New Orleans. Initially anticipated as an enriching week of learning and networking, it took an unexpected turn, but as they…
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Book review: Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill
Think and Grow Rich (original 1937 version) by Napoleon Hill Reviewers Thoughts “Think and Grow Rich” by Napoleon Hill is a book that’s been around for ages, and it’s got its fair share of both praise and criticism. Hill claims to have spent two decades hobnobbing with successful people to uncover their secrets, but…