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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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Settle IRS Debt for Less
If you’re facing a tax bill that feels out of reach or if paying it in full would create a financial hardship, there may be a way forward.
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Wednesday Workshop: Planes, Trains, and Canes: Budgeting and Planning for an Accessible Summer Getaway
Summer is calling! Whether you’re dreaming of a beach, a national park, or a visit to family, we’ll help you plan a vacation that fits your needs and your budget. Learn how to find travel deals, use accessible planning tools, and prepare for smooth, low-stress travel as a blind or low vision explorer.
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Got Mail from the IRS?
Receiving a letter from the IRS can be stressful—but it doesn’t have to be. The IRS sends notices for many reasons, including questions about your tax return, updates to your account, or payment requests. Knowing how to respond can help you stay on top of your finances and avoid unnecessary penalties.
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Wednesday Workshop: Saving for the Future with 529 and ABLE Accounts
May 29 is National 529 Day—and we’re celebrating by talking about two powerful savings tools: 529 Education Savings Accounts and ABLE (Achieving a Better Life Experience) Accounts. These accounts can help you save for school, vocational training, and disability-related expenses without losing access to important benefits like SSI and Medicaid. We’ll explain the similarities, the…
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Podcast: New and Affordable Tech at CSUN with Unmute and Chicago Lighthouse
Liz Bottner leads this panel discussion on the most exciting, and affordable, technology the participants saw at the 2025 CSUN Assistive Technology Conference. Penny Forward Links Explore the Penny Forward My Tools for Living Shop pennyforward.compennyforward@pennyforward.com Clubhouse House Facebook Youtube Get our app, guest membership is free! IOS/AppleGooglePlay Post Production help provided by Brynn Lowden…
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Wednesday Workshop: Financial Freedom for Blind Veterans and Their Families
In honor of Memorial Day, we’re focusing this week’s workshop on the unique financial challenges—and opportunities—facing blind veterans and their families. We’ll cover benefits available through the VA, strategies for navigating government programs, and tools that support long-term financial independence. Whether you’re a veteran yourself or care about someone who is, this session will equip…
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Taking a Summer Break from the Penny Forward Podcast
A Message From Penny Forward Founder and CEO, Chris Peterson Hey Penny Forward family! Tomorrow, we’re dropping one last episode of the Penny Forward Podcast—at least for a little while. We’ve had a blast bringing you conversations on financial empowerment, accessibility, and all the ways blind and low-vision folks can level up their money game.…
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Accessible Shopping Now in Be My Eyes
This Global Accessibility Awareness Day, there’s good news for anyone looking for a better way to shop online.