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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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Moving Forward: Investing In My Success Through Improved O&M
A Message from Penny Forward Founder and CEO, Chris Peterson I’m coming to you today with something a bit different than our usual finance talk. It’s a story, my story from the past week, that I think speaks volumes about how we’re more than just our bank accounts. It’s about growing, learning, and pushing past…
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Wednesday Workshop: What to Keep and What to Toss Financial Documents
This week we discussed items you should be able to toss, and what items you need to keep around. Remember this information is typical situations, and if you have questions about items you have specifically please reach out to us privately or to your tax or other accounting professional. Recording Guest members and site visitors…
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Book Brunch: Money Out Loud Mic Check and Chapter 1
Please note you must be a member of the Penny Forward website/app to have access to this recording. Session 1 We started the book this week, reading Mic Check and Chapter 1- Hella Feelings, AKA Your Money Story Next session is Chapter 2- Hella Control, AKA Budgeting We have provided the recording for those that…
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Podcast: Taxes With A Blind CPA with guest Cody Bair
In this episode of the Penny Forward podcast, hosts Chris Peterson and MOe Carpenter are joined by Cody Bair, a blind CPA from Colorado who specializes in research and development tax credits. With co-host Liz Bottner attending the American Council of the Blind D.C. Leadership Conference, the conversation is focused on understanding taxes from a…
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How I Went to Open a CD and Stopped my Mortgage Insurance Instead
MOe here… It may be no secret to many of you, if you are in our Penny Forward Facebook group, that a huge goal of mine was to pay down my mortgage to the point of the mortgage insurance dropping off our monthly payments. We, and by this I mean my husband and I, had…
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Wednesday Workshop: Spring Cleaning Your Finances
This week we discussed many documents you may want to keep around for taxes, and how you may be storing them. This conversation will continue next week. Recording Guest members and site visitors will need to upgrade or create an account to get access to this recording. To enjoy this content, simply sign up…
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Podcast: Love on a Budget – How to Date Without Breaking the Bank with guest Janeen Lea
In this episode, hosts MOe Carpenter, Chris Peterson, and Liz Bottner welcome guest Janeen Lea. They engage in an open conversation about dating, relationships, and budgeting. They share personal stories and offer creative date ideas ranging from inexpensive activities like geocaching and picnicking to attending community theater. The group also discusses the significance of safety…
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Understanding a Balance Sheet: A Financial Report Card For Your Business
Over the last month, I’ve been writing about starting your own small business and managing money like a pro. Think of it as taking a hobby you love and making it pay the bills, but also making sure you’re not spending more than you’re earning. This week, I’m diving into something called a balance sheet.…
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Book review: Power your happy: work hard, play nice, and build your dream life By Lisa Sugar
Power your happy: work hard, play nice, and build your dream life by Lisa Sugar MOe’s Thoughts I chose this book to read for our Love Your Budget theme for Feb. Although this isn’t a strictly Financial book, as we stressed often in the month of Feb. How we look at things, and the…
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Wednesday Workshop: YNAB Workshop
This week’s recording will be going out on the podcast feed later on this month. However for those that don’t want to wait and are paid members you can listen now. Recording Guest members and site visitors will need to upgrade or create an account to get access to this recording. To enjoy this…