Welcome to Penny Forward, a nonprofit organization founded and led by blind people. We empower each other to confidently navigate the complicated landscape of personal finance. We offer self-paced online financial education courses, weekly and monthly personal finance workshops, and one to one financial counseling provided by blind financial counselors.
Topic: A new online shop, started by a Penny Forward member, creates items that celebrate our disabilities. Some of you may be familiar with Desirée on Tik Tok, YouTube or Instagram as the Nearly Blind Knitter and Stitcher. “In dealing with my own blindness and both of my daughters’ medical complexities, our family learned for…
A Message from Penny Forward Founder and CEO, Chris Peterson Last week, I received a call that really made me think. Amidst a discussion, a client mentioned, “my best wasn’t enough.” This confession about his personal and professional struggles stuck with me, especially since his subsequent actions actually led him to many successes. This conversation…
We read Chapter 5: Hella Prepared, AKA Credit Cards and Student Loans Stay on track Read Chapter 6: Hella Prepared, AKA Investing We have provided the recording for those that may not have been able to join, or for those that wish to replay some of the conversation. Please note that these recordings may be…
Guest members and site visitors will need to upgrade or create an account to get access to this recording.Are you ready to take control of your financial future and craft a retirement plan that aligns with your goals and aspirations? Join us for an enlightening workshop where we’ll explore the intricacies of traditional retirement and…
This is a review of The Courage to Be Rich by Suze Orman. It’s available on Bard, bookshare, and other media. The book summary listed at the end of the post is from the Bard page.
In this episode of the Penny Forward podcast, Marc Gillard from Guide Dogs for the Blind discusses the Orientation and Mobility Immersion program, detailing its evolution and impact on individuals with visual impairments. The hosts, Chris Peterson, Liz Bottner, and MOe Carpenter, explore the challenges and successes of the program, which provides comprehensive training at…
Guest members and site visitors will need to upgrade or create an account to get access to this recording.Are you ready to harness the power of online financial calculators to make informed financial decisions with confidence? Join us for an enlightening workshop where we’ll explore the ins and outs of using online calculators for loans,…
We read Chapter 4: Hella Freedom, AKA Saving Money Stay on track Read Chapter 5: Hella Prepared, AKA Credit Cards and Student Loans We have provided the recording for those that may not have been able to join, or for those that wish to replay some of the conversation. Please note that these recordings may…
Taxpayers who can’t pay their tax bill by the April 15, 2024, deadline shouldn’t panic – the IRS is here to help. There are several options to help taxpayers meet their obligations. It’s important for taxpayers to file their tax return or request an extension of time to file at IRS.gov/extension by the April 15,…
Feeling Overwhelmed? You’re Not Alone. It’s a story that many of us can relate to in one way or another: feeling overwhelmed. A recent social media post caught my eye, from someone who, despite being in excellent financial health, felt bogged down by the sheer number of accounts they had to manage. Sounds familiar, doesn’t…