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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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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…
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5 Medicare Advantage Myths to Know
Medicare Advantage isn’t always simple or free. Learn five common myths about these plans and what to check before enrolling this open enrollment season.
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Get Smart About Credit: Building and Protecting Your Credit Profile
October 23 is “Get Smart About Credit Day.” In this workshop, we’ll cover how credit works, strategies to build and maintain a strong credit history, and ways to avoid common pitfalls like debt traps and identity theft.