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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Podcast: Discount Cell Phone Plans
Welcome to Penny Forward, the podcast that helps you save money and stay financially savvy. In this episode, our hosts Chris, Liz, and MOe are joined by special guest Al to discuss why you may want to switch to a discount cellphone provider to help you save money on your monthly phone bill. We also answered…
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Financial Education is Critical for People with Disabilities
It’s no secret that financial education is important for everyone, but for people with disabilities, it can be particularly challenging. Blind people , for example, may need to approach finances from a different vantage point, considering not just our earning potential, but also transportation, accessibility, and other medical needs. This is why initiatives like Penny…
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Wednesday Workshop: Personal Balance Sheets
Creating a Personal Balance Sheet This week we discussed an important topic that affects all of us, creating your personal balance sheet and calculating your net worth. By doing this, we can gain a better understanding of our current financial situation and make more informed decisions about our finances. During our discussion we explored what…
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Wednesday Workshop: Mid 1st Quarter Check In
Our 1st Mid Quarter Check in! Back in May of last year we taught you about SMART goals. This week we talked about setting some smart goals for this year, and checked on the progress anyone had made on the goals they had set back in May. We also left time to discuss what was…
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Podcast: Money and Relationships
With this next release date being a certain holiday associated to love, we decided to sit down with a retired marriage and family therapist, Ann Chiappetta. We had a conversation around how relationships can be effected by our finances, and how we can start to work on some healthy boundaries. Ann Chiappetta Website: annchiappetta.com Blog:…
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Wednesday Workshop: Personal Cash Flow Statements
Personal Cash Flow Statement For our weekly members-only group chat, this week we dove into creating a personal cash flow statement. We explored why it’s important and when it could be useful. Plus, we left plenty of time for you to share anything on your mind. Missed the Call? As a member you can listen…
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Book review: Bad with Money: The Imperfect Art of Getting Your Financial Sh*t Together
Bad with Money: The Imperfect Art of Getting Your Financial Sh*t Together About This Book If you’re young and just starting out, this book may be for you. If you’re older, you may enjoy the author’s humorous accounts of her own money decisions and why she made them, but this book may not offer…
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Wednesday Workshop: Filing Your Tax Return
Filing Your Tax Return By now you should’ve received most or all of the forms you need to complete and file your 2022 tax return. This week we talked about how to complete and file a tax return either by doing it yourself or by getting help from a tax professional. We also left time…
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Podcast: All About ABLE Accounts in 2023
This week Chris, Liz, and MOe share with you some of what they know about ABLE accounts. Thanks to an omnibus spending bill passing and change effecting ABLE accounts, they felt this was a very timely topic to share the good news. *NOTE: As we have not seen the bill itself, we have found out…
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Wednesday Workshop: Ways to Track Your Spending
Ways to Track Your Spending Making a budget is a great way to find opportunities to cut spending and save more in the new year, but what if you don’t know how much you should be spending? Before you begin budgeting, we recommend that you track your spending so you understand where your money is…