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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.
In this members-only group chat, we followed up on some questions from last week’s chat, discussed why we invest and how it helps us grow wealth, and introduced new members. To enjoy this content, simply sign up for a Penny Forward membership. If you’re already a member, just log in using the form below. We’re…
In our first members-only group chat, we established some ground rules, introduced new members, and discussed what we hope to get out of Penny Forward membership. This recording is unedited, so you’ll need to skip through some silence at the beginning of the recording. We will correct this in future recordings. To enjoy this content,…
Minneapolis, MN – At a time of rising inflation and economic uncertainty for millions of Americans, and just as the 2022 tax season is kicking into high gear, a Minnesota-based non-profit corporation, Penny Forward Inc, has launched a brand-new online platform designed to provide financial education, tools and coaching to more than seven million Americans…
Are you stressed out wondering if you’ll get a tax refund or owe money this year? We wanted to learn why some of us get a refund while others end up having to pay, so we invited Leah Hassler, a Certified Public Accountant and professional tax preparer, on to tell us how, with proper planning,…
Will blind people ever live and work in space? This week, on the Penny Forward Podcast, Sheri Wells-Jensen will tell us why she, and Mission: AstroAccess believe that it’s critical that even an environment as hostile as space must be accessible to everyone. We’ll also learn how it feels to experience zero gravity and how…
If the topic of investing seems incredibly daunting, or your first thought upon hearing the word “investing” is, “I could never do that!” You are most definitely not alone. Additionally, while our inclination when our elders tell us things may be to not listen to them, much wisdom and invaluable life lessons can come from…
WASHINGTON, Jan. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — The American Foundation for the Blind (AFB) today announced the release of the Workplace Technology Study, a new report examining how technology in the workplace influences the experiences of workers who are blind, have low vision, or are deafblind. The report summarized survey data from 323 participants who were employed in February 2021, and…
It’s common for people to resolve to start something new that improves their life at the beginning of a new year. In our December Financial Sense¢ call, we asked our students to tell us about their New Years resolutions for 2022. We’ll be covering some of their most common responses, and ways to achieve them,…