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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Accessible formats available for most IRS products through the IRS Alternative Media Center
Source: IRS Tax Tips The IRS Alternative Media Center provides content in a variety of formats to accommodate taxpayers with different communication needs. The AMC provides hundreds of tax forms and publications in alternative formats, including: • Text only.• Braille-ready files.• Browser-friendly HTML.• Accessible PDF.• Large print PDF. The Alternative Media Center makes IRS resources…
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Podcast: Banking With Aira
This is a bonus episode of the Penny Forward Podcast, a show about blind people building bright futures one penny at a time. In this episode, we feature an excerpt from our September Financial Sense¢ program, featuring Everett Bacon, VP of Blindness Initiatives with Aira. Everett talks about Aira’s partnerships with financial institutions, and how…
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Why Community Matters: Highlights from the NFB Colorado Convention
Today, I’d like to talk about optimism, hope, and the incredible resilience I’ve encountered in the blind and low vision community. Over the weekend, I attended the National Federation of the Blind of Colorado state convention, and as always happens after these gatherings, I’m filled with enthusiasm, renewed hope, and a deeper appreciation for the…
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Start Now or Finish the Plan First? The Truth About Starting Your Business
Starting a business is a popular path for many people who are blind or have low vision to increase their income and pursue their passions. So, it’s no surprise that I often get requests to help people develop their business plans. Recently, while working with a client on her business plan, she asked me, “Do…
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Financial Sense¢: Froogle Fall Fun
Fall is a season full of fun activities, cozy vibes, and delicious treats—but enjoying all that autumn has to offer doesn’t have to come at a high price! You’ll learn how to embrace the season while staying financially savvy.
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Access Technology Proficiency: Paving the Way to Independent Money Management
Submitted by Penny Forward member Catherine Getchell My name is Catherine Getchell, and I’m new to Penny Forward. I’ve been totally blind since birth, and I work at a university in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Since joining Penny Forward as a member a couple of weeks ago, I’ve been thinking a lot about the relationship for blind…
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Wednesday Workshop: Cushion the Blow with Emergency Funds
Life’s unexpected moments can bring financial stress, but having an emergency fund can give you the peace of mind you need. We’ll dive into why having an emergency fund is critical and how to build one, even on a tight budget.
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Book Brunch: The Cheapskate Next Door Chapters 11 and 12
This week we read: Chapter 11: Bon Appe-Cheap! Come On Into the Cheapskate’s Kitchen and Chapter 12: Don’t Laugh. It Gets Me There…and It’s Paid For.
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Disaster Victim Resources on IRS.gov
Source: IRS Tax Tips IRS.gov has information disaster victims may need as they recover, including information about disaster-related tax relief and extensions to file and pay. IRS.gov resources These IRS.gov webpages have tax-related disaster relief information: IRS News from Around the Nation: News about disaster relief and tax provisions that affect certain states. Tax Relief in…
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FAQ: Why Financial Education is Key for People with Blindness or Low Vision
When people hear about the staggering statistics concerning employment among those of us who are blind or have low vision, they often ask why we at Penny Forward have chosen financial education as a primary focus. The statistics are indeed sobering: according to the best data available, there are around 20 million people with blindness…