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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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The Power of Buy and Hold Investing
Most professional investors underperform the S&P 500 Here’s how a simple buy and hold strategy can help regular investors achieve better returns.
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Healthcare Without the Guesswork: Navigating Medicare, Medicaid, and Insurance with Confidence
Confused by Medicare, Medicaid, or private insurance? You’re not alone and you don’t have to figure it out by trial and error. Join us for a down-to-earth, practical conversation with Jenny Holcomb designed for people who are blind or have low vision.
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Tech, Tenacity, and Financial Independence
Software engineer Mike Gorse joins the Penny Forward Podcast to share how mentorship, Linux accessibility, and simple investing strategies led to his financial freedom.
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Training with My Fifth Guide Dog
Penny Forward Founder Chris Peterson reflects on the meaning of partnership, independence, and gratitude as he begins training with his fifth guide dog.
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Money and Mental Health: Breaking the Cycle of Stress and Strain
October is also Mental Health Awareness Month, with Mental Illness Awareness Week earlier this month. To close out October, we’ll explore the powerful connection between financial health and mental health. Learn practical tips to manage money stress, build resilience, and find resources for support when financial and emotional challenges collide.
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ABLE Accounts and Entrepreneurship
Discover how ABLE accounts can help entrepreneurs with disabilities achieve financial independence at the 2025 Disability Owned Small Business Convening.
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Simplify Your Finances, Simplify Your Life
Swedish death cleaning isn’t morbid — it’s mindful. Simplifying your finances can reduce stress, ease retirement transitions, and help you leave a lasting legacy.
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Paid Research for Blind Creatives
Northeastern University is inviting blind and low vision creatives to participate in a 90-minute research study on accessibility in creative tools. Participants receive $45.
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Why Your First Job Matters
New Research Reveals the Lasting Impact of Your First Job A new study from Columbia University and the National Bureau of Economic Research reveals that your first job after college plays a bigger role in shaping your long-term income than your choice of major. The research found that the quality and timing of that first…