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Category: Blindness or Low Vision
Welcome to our blindness or low vision category, where everything is created from a blindness perspective. Penny Forward is a nonprofit organization founded and led by blind people, driven by the belief that financial independence is truly for everyone. Here, you’ll find articles, podcast episodes, and workshop recordings—all designed to help both the blind and sighted communities achieve their financial goals. Explore this section to gain insights and practical advice on building financial , regardless of your level of vision.
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Podcast: Visionary Career Liz Bottner’s Employment Journey
Continuing the theme of “employment”, Chris and Moe sit down with Penny Forward’s Vice President Liz Bottner to discuss her employment journey ultimately leading to her position as Assistive Technology Specialist for the Library of Congress. Liz tell us all about her employment history and what she believes is key to being successfully employed as…
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Year-Round Tax Planning Pointers for Taxpayers
IRS Tax Tip Here are some simple things taxpayers can do throughout the year to make filing season less stressful. Organize tax records. Create a system that keeps all important information together. Taxpayers can use a software program for electronic recordkeeping or store paper documents in clearly labeled folders. They should add tax records to…
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Harry Staley’s Review on the Fizz Debit Card
A review by Penny Forward Member Harry Staley Fizz is a financial product designed to make blind people financially independent with cutting edge innovations. This includes accessibility features that are unparalleled. Fizz is a prepaid debit card, which can be linked to the user’s own bank account. The user needs to download the Fizz app,…
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Book Review: Retire Before Mom and Dad: The Simple Numbers Behind a Lifetime of Financial Freedom, By Rob Berger
Book Review: Retire Before Mom and Dad: The Simple Numbers Behind a Lifetime of Financial Freedom”, by Rob Berger iBooks audio book link: https://books.apple.com/us/audiobook/retire-before-mom-and-dad-the-simple-numbers/id1479880600 Publisher Description It’s time to claim your financial freedom. All you need is a roadmap to follow and you can create a life most people only dream about. A life free…
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Wednesday Workshop: Navigating Education and Disability Savings
Guest members and site visitors will need to upgrade or create an account to get access to this recording. Join us for a workshop that aims to elevate your financial trajectory and reach for the stars in securing your future or that of your loved ones. With a cosmic focus on education and disability-related expenses,…
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Wednesday Workshop: Enhancing Workplace Success
Let’s hone in on your problem-solving, decision-making, and advocacy skills in the workplace, with a special emphasis on supporting individuals using assistive technology. At Penny Forward we recognize the vital role these skills play in fostering inclusivity and driving organizational success, and how success in the workplace can lead to financially bright futures. What to…
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Wednesday Workshop: Exploring the Full Value of Employer’s Benefits
Guest members and site visitors will need to upgrade or create an account to get access to this recording. We are excited to invite you to our exclusive one-hour virtual workshop, “Beyond Salary, Exploring the Full Value of Employer’s Benefits”, hosted by Penny Forward. Dive into an enlightening workshop where we’ll delve into the world…
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Podcast: Business Start-up Microcredential
Liz and Moe sit down with Heather Miller, director of education and training at World Services for the Blind, to learn about the new Small Business Professional microcredential offered by WSB, The Chicago Lighthouse, and Miami University. The Chicago Lighthouse Miami University Microcredential equips prospective entrepreneurs to gain the knowledge and skills needed for starting…
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Book Review: Money Out Loud, All the Financial Stuff No One Taught Us
This is a review of The Courage to Be Rich by Suze Orman. It’s available on Bard, bookshare, and other media. The book summary listed at the end of the post is from the Bard page.