Navigating Life with Vision Loss: Kick-starting 2024 with Better Financial Knowledge - Episode 1 On this episode of 'Navigating Life with Vision Loss,' host Kim Wardlow is joined by Chris Peterson, founder of Penny Forward, a non-profit providing financial education programs tailored to the needs of the blind community. The discussion uncovers several crucial financial literacy components like understanding compound interest, the significance of credit health and reports, the importance of budgeting, and the concept of high-yield savings accounts. They also discuss changes in credit report access due to COVID-19, identity theft protection, and the value of having a budget oriented towards actual spending. Kim and Chris highlight the mission of Penny Forward and share insightful tips on financial management for individuals with vision loss. If you would like to follow along with a transcript of this podcast please click on the link below. https://share.descript.com/view/X8AXQOqdPdE 00:00 Introduction to the Podcast 00:31 New Year and New Beginnings 01:00 Guest Introduction: Chris Peterson 01:50 Understanding Penny Forward 02:48 Introduction to the Book Club 03:38 The Importance of Financial Literacy 04:49 The Role of Penny Forward in Financial Literacy 06:05 Understanding Financial Knowledge 08:06 The Power of Compound Interest 12:00 Maintaining Credit Health 19:32 The Importance of Budgeting 23:42 Closing Remarks and Preview of Next Episode Thank you for listening to this episode of Navigating Life with Vision Loss. If you would like to email us, please do so at [email protected] or give us a phone call at 720-712-8856.