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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From Tandem Troubles to Two-Wheeled Triumphs: How Bikes and Blindness Inspire Change
A Message from Penny Forward Founder and CEO, Chris Peterson Ah, springtime in Minnesota! As the snow melts away, it’s like the whole state breathes a collective sigh of relief. And what better way to embrace the thaw than with a family bike ride? Yesterday, that’s exactly what we did, cruising around on our trusty…
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Book Brunch: Money Out Loud Chapter 7
We read Chapter 7: Hella Change, AKA Saving the World With Your Dollar, to the end of the book. 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 edited for privacy…
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Finding Community: Embracing Blindness and Making a Difference
A Message from Penny Forward Founder and CEO, Chris Peterson Hey everyone, Today I’m diving deep into a personal journey—one that’s taken me from isolation to integration, from denial to acceptance. I’m totally blind, but for the longest time, I tried hard not to be. Sounds strange, right? Let me explain. For years, I lived…
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Podcast: Flaunt Your Ability with Desiree Christian
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…
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Wednesday Workshop: Joy of Enough, Living Your Best Life
Guest members and site visitors will need to upgrade or create an account to get access to this recording. Are you ready to embark on a journey towards greater contentment and fulfillment in your financial life? Join us for an empowering workshop where we’ll explore the transformative power of embracing “enough” and living your best…
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Your Best is Enough: Turning Challenges into Triumphs
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…
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Book Review: The Courage to Be Rich
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.
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Wednesday Workshop: Crafting Your Retirement Strategy
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…
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Book Brunch: Money Out Loud Chapter 5
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…