Category: Penny Forward
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.
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Denied Car Insurance Because You’re Blind?
We’re investigating an important issue that could be affecting members of the blind and low vision community, and we need your help.
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Summer Activities That Could Affect Your Taxes
Summer is a time to enjoy the sunshine but it’s also a good time to think ahead about how your plans might affect your taxes next year.
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ABLE Account Updates in the 2025 Tax Bill
Congress is moving forward with a new tax bill packed with big updates—and ABLE accounts are on the menu of items being effected by these updates.
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Telling Your Story the Right Way: Standing Out Without Selling Out
As blind people, we often face a frustrating double-bind: We’re constantly asked to talk about our blindness—even when we’d rather focus on the things that matter to us, like our skills, our interests, or our work. At the same time, we feel the burden of having to educate every person we meet. It’s exhausting, and…
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Settle IRS Debt for Less
If you’re facing a tax bill that feels out of reach or if paying it in full would create a financial hardship, there may be a way forward.
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Got Mail from the IRS?
Receiving a letter from the IRS can be stressful—but it doesn’t have to be. The IRS sends notices for many reasons, including questions about your tax return, updates to your account, or payment requests. Knowing how to respond can help you stay on top of your finances and avoid unnecessary penalties.
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Taking a Summer Break from the Penny Forward Podcast
A Message From Penny Forward Founder and CEO, Chris Peterson Hey Penny Forward family! Tomorrow, we’re dropping one last episode of the Penny Forward Podcast—at least for a little while. We’ve had a blast bringing you conversations on financial empowerment, accessibility, and all the ways blind and low-vision folks can level up their money game.…
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Accessible Shopping Now in Be My Eyes
This Global Accessibility Awareness Day, there’s good news for anyone looking for a better way to shop online.