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Category: Penny Forward
Welcome to Penny Forward, a nonprofit organization founded and led by blind people.Ā 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 Review: The 4-Hour Workweek by Timothy Ferriss
The 4-Hour Workweek: Escape 9-5, Live Anywhere, and Join the New Rich by Timothy Ferriss Reviewers Thoughts ‘The 4-Hour Workweek’ does not set out to wave a banner for the blind or those with disabilities, but it is a gem for shaking up the way we think about work and money. As someone rooting…
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A Heartfelt Thank You as We Wrap Up 2023: Reflecting on Our Journey and Looking Forward to an Exciting 2024!
A Message from Penny Forward Founder and CEO, Chris Peterson Dear Penny Forward Community, As we approach the end of 2023, my cup is full of gratitude and excitement. As the founder and CEO of Penny Forward, I wanted to take a moment to express my deepest thanks for the incredible support you have…
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Podcast: Homebound Horizons, Love Leading the Way with Billy and Nancy Irwin Part 1
As Penny Forward is celebrating the holiday season, we are pulling up from the archive a previously played episode that is not on our current podcast feed, with a newly added transcript. Show notes This episode was recorded in the very early days of the Penny Forward podcast, and certain advertisements or information may be…
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Ralphie’s Christmas Tale: Shooting for the Stars
A Message from Penny Forward Founder and CEO, Chris Peterson With the holiday spirit in full swing, I can’t help but think about one of my all-time favorite Christmas movies ā “A Christmas Story.” You know, the one with Ralphie Parker and his obsession with that Red Ryder air rifle. Incase you havenāt seen it,…
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Financial SenseĀ¢: Post-holiday Financial Recovery
Post-holiday Financial Recovery Recording If you missed the program feel free to listen to the recording. You can also find the replay on our Facebook Live or Youtube Live accounts. Event Description As we approach the end of the year, we understand that the festivities might have taken a toll on our wallets. If…
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Wednesday Workshop: Let’s Talk Passion and Paychecks!
Let’s Talk Passion and Paychecks! We were pumped to invite you to this week’s Wednesday Workshopāour favorite time to chat, connect, and cook up some cool ideas. The previous week, we dished about things that made us cringe enough to break out the wallet. Now, we flipped the script! This Wednesday, it was all…
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Acts of Service and Holiday Reflections
A Message From Penny Forward Founder and CEO, Chris Peterson Today I wanted to share a little slice of life and reflect on the magic of relationships as we roll into the holiday season. Strap in, folks; it’s storytime. You know, I’ve always been a sucker for lending a helping hand. From schlepping furniture during…
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Twelve Banks That Offer Braille Statements
A Message from Penny Forward Founder and CEO, Chris Peterson Dear Penny Forward Family, Recently I received an email asking whether there were any banks that provide their statements in Braille. This is an important question, especially for those who are less comfortable with technology. I’ve done some research, and it turns out that several…
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Wednesday Workshop: Vent and Invent
Get Ready to Vent and Invent We were excited to invite you to our first Wednesday Workshop. it was a blast! š Weāre dove into the wild world of āThings We Hate.ā š¤ But hold on, it was not just a gripe session! We turned our dislikes into dollar signs! šø Ever thought, “Man, I…
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Podcast: Diving into Development, Dialogue with Kolby Garrison
In this episode of the Penny Forward podcast, hosts Liz Bottner, Chris Peterson, and MOe Carpenter interview Kolby Garrison, the development officer of the American Council of the Blind (ACB). Garrison shares her journey as a blind person, from her mainstream education to her struggles with job applications due to societal prejudices. She discusses her…