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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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Unemployment Rises as Job Growth Slows
Job growth slowed in late 2025 as unemployment rose to its highest level since 2021. This shift may make it even more important for people who are blind or have low vision to explore career paths in growing industries.
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Holiday Shopping Without the Stress: How to Find Deals, Avoid Scams, and Buy Smarter
Holiday shopping shouldn’t drain your wallet — or your sanity. Just in time for the final rush, this high-energy session gives you insider strategies to stretch your dollars without sacrificing quality.
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How to Enjoy the Holidays Without Overspending
The holidays can be expensive, but with realistic planning and mindful decisions, you can enjoy the season without damaging your financial health.
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Happiness vs Financial Planning
A new survey shows Americans often prioritize happiness and health over saving for the future. Here’s what the data reveals — and how to plan for retirement without sacrificing the present.
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Avoid Gift Card Scams This Holiday Season
The IRS is warning taxpayers about rising gift card scams during the holidays. Here’s how these schemes work and how to stay protected.
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Child Care Costs Across the U.S.
Child care costs differ dramatically from state to state. Here’s which areas are most and least affordable and how families can manage rising expenses.
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Vision Beyond Sight: Starting a Business as a Blind Entrepreneur
Dreaming of launching your own business but unsure where to start? Join us for Vision Beyond Sight, an inspiring and practical session featuring blind entrepreneurs who have built thriving ventures, navigated challenges, and found creative ways to fund their ideas.
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Smart Tools, Smart Spending: How Blind Users Afford and Use Assistive Tech to Boost Financial Independence
Technology can open doors, when you know how to choose it and afford it. In this lively, practical session, blind professionals and tech experts @Liz Bottner and @Corey Grandstaff share real-world strategies for finding assistive tools that deliver the most value for your dollar.
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Designing Inclusion with Unicorn Soda
The Herb family shares how their company Unicorn Soda Design Studios turns accessibility and creativity into play through 3D printed games for the blind community.