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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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Wednesday Workshop: Understanding Credit Reports and Scores
Your credit score plays a critical role in your financial health, but understanding how it works can feel overwhelming. This workshop demystifies credit reports and scores, explaining what they are, why they matter, and how to access them in accessible formats.
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Research Opportunity: Help Assess the value of the Monarch as a tool for employment.
The American Printing House for the Blind received a grant to assess the value of the Monarch as a tool to support adults to prepare for or advance in employment.
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CFPB: Mortgage Lenders Must Comply with the Law, Not Invent Loopholes
Consumers are entitled to critical legal protections regardless of how products are labeled.
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Strengths, not Stress: Embrace the Tools That Free Your Time
The activities that bring us the most joy are also often the ones that make us the most money. On the flip side, the little and not-so-little tasks that fill up our days—managing household chores, dealing with inaccessible systems, or fumbling with overly complicated tech—rarely bring in income.
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Benzinga: Is January a Good Time to Invest in Stocks?
Investors often consider January a strategic time to invest in stocks, influenced by seasonal patterns and market trends. Known for phenomena like the January Effect, the month has historically shown an upward bias in stock performance, making it an appealing entry point. But is January truly the best time to invest?
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IRS Tax Tip: Essential tax tips for marriage status changes
Here are a few things taxpayers should do if their marital status changed in 2024.
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FAQ: What is the Right Decision for Me?
Several conversations over the holidays have made me reflect on how scary and isolating being blind can be for many of us, and how exhausting and difficult it can be to make even the most minor decisions. I don’t think we truly realize how many risks we take each day and how many risk-avoidance strategies…
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Benzinga: Best S&P 500 Index Funds
The S&P 500 is widely recognized as the best single gauge of large-cap U.S. equities. The index consists of the top 500 companies in the U.S. listed on major stock exchanges as per their market capitalization. Here are Benzinga’s recommendations for the best S&P 500 index funds.