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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Book Brunch: You Need a Budget Chapters 7 and 8
Please note you must be a member of the Penny Forward website/app to have access to this recording. Session 7 This week we went over Chapter 7: Slaying your Debt and Chapter 8: Teaching your kids to budget. Your homework is to read Chapter 9: When You Feel Like Giving up to end of book.…
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Podcast: Wander Without Limits with Ted Tahquechi of Blind Travels Blog
In this installment of the Penny Forward podcast, we are joined by Ted Tahquechi, a visually impaired adventurer and the mind behind the Blind Travels blog. He recounts his personal odyssey and imparts wisdom for traversing the globe with impaired vision. He also sheds light on the significance of adaptive technology and service animals, and…
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Understanding Profit & Loss Statements
Hey there, fellow freelancers and self-employed hustlers! Last time, we delved into the nitty-gritty of why profit, not just revenue, is the real measure of success when you’re working for yourself. We also highlighted how keeping solid records can simplify figuring out your bottom line. Today, we’re taking it a step further and tackling the…
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Wednesday Workshop: Budgeting Together
This week we shared ways to build strong relationships with those we budget with. Not only couples, but with house mates and children as well. Recording Guest members and site visitors will need to upgrade or create an account to get access to this recording. To enjoy this content, simply sign up for a…
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Book Brunch: You Need a Budget Chapter 6
Please note you must be a member of the Penny Forward website/app to have access to this recording. Session 6 This week we went over Chapter 6: Budgeting as a Couple. This chapter goes over best practices for keeping love and finances together in harmony. Your homework is to read Chapter 7 and 8:…
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Navigating Small Business Finances: From Revenue to Profit
Last week, I spilled the beans on how I swiftly transformed my concept of digitizing old-school cassettes and vinyl into a budding online business, Analog Archivers. Sure, it’s not exactly raking in the big bucks just yet, but hey, Rome wasn’t built in a day, right? In the midst of this journey, I realized something…
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Wednesday Workshop: Ways to Budget
This week we talked about different ways of budgeting, and how that makes us feel. We also talked about common emotions around the term “budget.” Recording Guest members and site visitors will need to upgrade or create an account to get access to this recording. To enjoy this content, simply sign up for a…
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Book Brunch: You Need a Budget Chapter 5 Rule 4
Please note you must be a member of the Penny Forward website/app to have access to this recording. Session 5 This week we went over Chapter 5: Rule 4, Age Your Money. This chapter is about getting your funds to stay in your accounts for longer and longer. Ideally a month or more, but…
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Podcast: Inclusion In Tune, The Shine Music Festival with Shawn Satterfield
In this episode of the Penny Forward podcast, Shawn Satterfield, founder of Shine Music, discusses the Shine Music Festival’s mission to create a radically accessible live music event in Colorado. She shares her journey, the challenges faced, and the innovative accessibility features implemented at the festival. The discussion also covers Shawn’s background, the importance of…
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Uncomplicate Your Way to Success: Starting a Bite-Size Business Made Easy
If you’re like me, always on the lookout for ways to make a little extra cash, then you’ve come to the right place. As blind people, we might not have the option to hop in a car and drive for Uber, but that doesn’t mean our entrepreneurial dreams should be limited. With a bit of…