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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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Press release: Penny Forward Receives $20,000 Donation from Thrivent to Drive Financial Inclusion
MINNEAPOLIS, Feb. 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Penny Forward, a nonprofit organization that offers accessible and affordable financial education to individuals who are blind or visually impaired, announced today that it received a $20,000 donation from Thrivent, a Fortune 500 diversified financial services organization. This generous grant will enhance Penny Forward’s commitment to helping people navigate important…
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Book review: The Art of Asking by Amanda Palmer
The art of asking: or, How I learned to stop worrying and let people help by Amanda Palmer Ted Talk This book is an extended version of Amanda Palmer’s Ted talk of the same name. You can watch it here. Reviewers Thoughts If life were a symphony, Amanda Palmer’s “The Art of Asking”…
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Wednesday Workshop: Funding Our Goals
This week’s workshop was all about things we could do to help fund the goals we created at the begining of the month. Recording Guest members and site visitors will need to upgrade or create an account to get access to this recording. To enjoy this content, simply sign up for a Penny Forward…
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Wednesday Workshop: How Can I Afford This?
This week’s workshop was about how we can budget for the SMART goals that we have made. We took a look at changing the way we think of budgeting by going from a full amount, to the yearly, monthly, weekly, and even daily amount, to help us be more comfortable with whichever spending plan works…
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Podcast: Penny Forward Moving Forward with Chris Peterson
This week we have Chris Peterson, CEO of Penny Forward, on to discuss our organization’s evolution and future plans. We recount his personal journeys, the unexpected challenges like surprise babies and the COVID-19 pandemic, and how these led to the creation of Penny Forward. Our organization has developed online courses, a mobile app, and received…
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The Power of Pessimism: A Surprising Path to Success
A Message from Penny Forward Founder and CEO, Chris Peterson Hey there goal-setters and dreamers, As we pass by the midpoint of this months fresh starts and ambitious resolutions, I want to throw a curveball your way and introduce you to the unexpected hero of achievement – pessimism. Yes, you heard it right, that seemingly…
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Wednesday Workshop: Smart Goals
Missed the Workshop on SMART Goals? On Jan 17th. We discussed… The art and science of setting SMART goals. We started off with quick introductions and talking about our visions for our lives. Then we discussed SMART goals. Finishing up, we talked about turning our visions into SMART goals. Our monthly and yearly members have…
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Wednesday Workshop: Vision Boarding
Missed the Call? Our paying members have access to the recording. To enjoy this content, simply sign up for a Penny Forward membership. If you’re already a member, just log in using the form below. We’re excited to have you on board!
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Podcast: Homebound Horizons, Love Leading the Way with Billy and Nancy Irwin Part 2
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. Please note above this point will appear on each Podcast related page. Below this point will be page specific information. Connect with Penny…
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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…