Our guest this week is Mike DeZinno. He calls himself “America’s blind tradesman,” because he has worked in over 13 different skilled trades over the course of his life and career. He also tells us he is the first blind American to attend public school as a mainstream student. We’ll be talking about Mike’s life […]
Over the last few weeks we’ve been talking about investing from a beginner’s perspective. Investing in growing companies can be a great way to grow your savings more quickly, but what if a company stops growing or, even worse, starts shrinking? This week we’ll talk about another way to earn income by investing in funds […]
My time at the 2022 ACB Conference and Convention has been way too short. I’ve met many amazing blind people, but Monday I attended the best convention session I’ve ever heard. Titled, “Selling Yourself: How to Put Your Best Foot Forward in the Evolving Employment World.”, and presented by the ACB employment committee, Independent Visually […]
For many new grads and other people entering the workforce for the first time, filling out new hire paperwork can be confusing—what’s a W-4, anyway? New employees should ensure they understand their tax situation and do some planning now, so they’re in good shape at tax time next year. It’s important to know the correct […]
Have you always believed that you could only make a living if you went to college? George Wurtzel was the star of a 2018 Subaru Outback commercial, but he is also a blind woodworker and craftsman who believes that blind people can be successful in any type of job. In part 2 of a two […]
George: Being successful is really hard. If I don’t produce product in my shop every day and put stuff in my gallery, my cash register in my gallery doesn’t go “kaching, kaching.” So, it takes a lot more personal dedication to make your own gig go. But the reward is really good too. The Penny […]