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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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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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Benzinga: Best S&P 500 Index Funds
The S&P 500 is widely recognized as the best single gauge of large-cap U.S. equities. The index consists of the top 500 companies in the U.S. listed on major stock exchanges as per their market capitalization. Here are Benzinga’s recommendations for the best S&P 500 index funds.
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Book Brunch: Happy Money Introduction and Chapter 1
Are you ready to transform your relationship with money and savor a more joyful, harmonious approach to personal finance? Join us for a special five-week session of Tuesday’s Turning Pages Book Brunch as we feast on the wisdom of Happy Money: The Japanese Art of Making Peace with Your Money by Ken Honda.
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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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Financial Sense¢: End of Year Money Moves
Don’t wait until tax season to start thinking about your taxes! By then, it may be too late to claim valuable deductions and credits. Join Chris Peterson, AFC®, Kane Brolin, CFP®, and Cody Bair, CPA®, as they share expert insights on strategic steps you can take before the end of the year to ensure you’re…
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Wednesday Workshop: New Year, New Budget
Start your financial year off on the right foot with a practical workshop designed to help you set meaningful goals and create a budget that works for you. This session will guide you through the process of identifying short- and long-term financial priorities, breaking them down into achievable steps, and using tools like YNAB, spreadsheets,…