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Category: Penny Forward
Welcome to Penny Forward, a nonprofit organization founded and led by blind people. We empower each other to confidently navigate the complicated landscape of personal finance. We offer self-paced online financial education courses, weekly and monthly personal finance workshops, and one to one financial counseling provided by blind financial counselors.
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Why Community Matters: Highlights from the NFB Colorado Convention
Today, I’d like to talk about optimism, hope, and the incredible resilience I’ve encountered in the blind and low vision community. Over the weekend, I attended the National Federation of the Blind of Colorado state convention, and as always happens after these gatherings, I’m filled with enthusiasm, renewed hope, and a deeper appreciation for the…
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Start Now or Finish the Plan First? The Truth About Starting Your Business
Starting a business is a popular path for many people who are blind or have low vision to increase their income and pursue their passions. So, it’s no surprise that I often get requests to help people develop their business plans. Recently, while working with a client on her business plan, she asked me, “Do…
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Access Technology Proficiency: Paving the Way to Independent Money Management
Submitted by Penny Forward member Catherine Getchell My name is Catherine Getchell, and I’m new to Penny Forward. I’ve been totally blind since birth, and I work at a university in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Since joining Penny Forward as a member a couple of weeks ago, I’ve been thinking a lot about the relationship for blind…
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Wednesday Workshop: Cushion the Blow with Emergency Funds
Life’s unexpected moments can bring financial stress, but having an emergency fund can give you the peace of mind you need. We’ll dive into why having an emergency fund is critical and how to build one, even on a tight budget. 
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Disaster Victim Resources on IRS.gov
Source: IRS Tax Tips IRS.gov has information disaster victims may need as they recover, including information about disaster-related tax relief and extensions to file and pay. IRS.gov resources These IRS.gov webpages have tax-related disaster relief information: IRS News from Around the Nation:Â News about disaster relief and tax provisions that affect certain states. Tax Relief in…
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FAQ: Why Financial Education is Key for People with Blindness or Low Vision
When people hear about the staggering statistics concerning employment among those of us who are blind or have low vision, they often ask why we at Penny Forward have chosen financial education as a primary focus. The statistics are indeed sobering: according to the best data available, there are around 20 million people with blindness…
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Podcast: Employment Programs with Jeremy Grandstaff
Because of National Disability Employment Awareness Month, we wanted to focus on Penny Forward’s employment programs, so we brought on Jeremy Grandstaff, who leads our youth employment and advocacy programs, and is also the author of our Employment Essentials course, to talk about those things. In addition to his work with Penny Forward, Jeremy lives…
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Building Trust for Financial Health in the Blind and Low Vision Community
Trust is the foundation on which we build our financial health, our relationships, and our sense of security in the world. When it’s there, things run smoothly; when it’s broken, everything can quickly fall apart.
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Wednesday Workshop: Elevate Your Savings Game on National Savings Day
National Savings Day is the perfect opportunity to take your savings habits to the next level. Join us and we’ll explore practical tips and tools to help you save smarter and build a stronger financial future.  What to Expect Introduction (10 minutes) Main Topic (45 minutes) Closing (5 minutes) No matter where you are in…
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Survey Request: User Experience Using Streaming Apps
Research Title: 500 CSAT Surveys Being conducted by: Defined.AI Purpose of the Study User experience using streaming apps Role of the Participants and Anticipated Length of the Study 40 minutes per survey, answering questions about the quality of audio descriptions. Each participant will answer 4 questions about their age gap, personal visual experience when consuming…