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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Podcast: Notes of Progress, ACB’s Journey in Fighting for Accessible Currency – Part 2
In this collaborative podcast episode between the Penny Forward Podcast and the American Council of the Blind (ACB) Advocacy Update Podcast, we explore the past and future of accessible currency. This week we look more into what has been the recent history and what we need to do to make sure accessible currency comes sooner…
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Generative AI: Bridging the Information Gap for the Blind Community
A Message From Penny Forward Founder and CEO Chris Peterson As we continue our journey to empower blind individuals in their personal, professional, and financial lives, I want to take a moment to reflect on the potential of generative AI and its incredible impact. I’m thrilled to share my thoughts on how this technology could…
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Wednesday Workshop: Harvesting Financial Wisdom
October’s Financial Odyssey Part 3 – Harvesting Financial Wisdom We were thrilled to invite you to part 3 of our October members-only group chat series, where we concluded our exciting adventure, delving deep into the intricacies of managing your finances through the ever-changing seasons of adulthood. Just like nature transitioned from Spring to Summer to…
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From Overwhelm to Overachievement: Reframe, Redefine, Succeed
A Message from Penny Forward Founder and CEO Chris Peterson Last week, I wrote about the importance of conquering our own limiting beliefs to pave the way for a financially secure and comfortable life. Today, let’s chat about another hurdle we often need to tackle – conquering the limiting beliefs of others. It’s not always…
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Financial Sense¢: From Avon to Amway, Profits or Pitfalls?
Thankyou for Attending! We were excited to bring you the latest installment of our Financial Sense¢ program, and last week, we had an engaging and thought-provoking topic in store for you. In a world where side hustles had become the norm, it was essential to navigate the landscape with informed decisions. Last week, we dove…
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Together Towards Tomorrow: Penny Forward’s Path to Success
Unveiling Penny Forward’s Path to the Future We were delighted to invite you to join us for a special celebration of Penny Forward and the success we’ve had in bringing financial education to the blind community so far. Additionally, we unveiled our highly anticipated three-year strategic plan! How to access This took place during…
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Podcast: Notes of Progress, ACB’s Journey in Fighting for Accessible Currency Part 1
In this collaborative podcast episode between the Penny Forward Podcast and the American Council of the Blind (ACB) Advocacy Update Podcast, we explore the past and future of accessible currency. Our guest, Dan Spoone, the ACB Interim Executive Director, shares the organization’s commitment to enhancing the lives of blind and low vision individuals. We delve…
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Conquering limiting beliefs, inspiring one another, and making the impossible possible.
A Message from Penny Forward Founder and CEO Chris Peterson I recently attended the National Federation of the Blind of Indiana state convention, and it was nothing short of incredible. I want to take a moment to express my gratitude to the wonderful people I met there – Penny Forward board member and NFB of…
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Wednesday Workshop: Nurturing Career and Family Finances
October’s Financial Odyssey Part 2 – Nurturing Career and Family Finances “We continued our exciting adventure, delving deep into the intricacies of managing your finances through the ever-changing seasons of adulthood. Just like nature transitioned from Spring to Summer to Fall, so did our financial needs and aspirations transform over time. ☀️ Part 2 (Oct.…
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The Real Deal About Being Blind: Navigating Life’s Twists and Turns
A Message From Penny Forward Founder and CEO, Chris Peterson Picture this: I’m traveling to the National Federation of the Blind of Florida’s state convention in Tampa, just stepping into a Lyft that will bring me from the airport to my hotel. The driver throws me a curveball with a question: “Is it complicated to…