Navigating Life with Vision Loss: Episode on Personal Finance and Budgeting with Chris Peterson from Penny Forward In this episode, Kim Wardlow, speaks with Chris Peterson of Penny Forward about personal finance and creating a budget. They discuss how to categorize and track expenses, methods to save money, different types of savings and investment accounts, and how to navigate through periods of inflation. Chris also provides information on how to work with investment advisors and the importance of finding one that aligns with your needs. The talk includes additional resources to delve more into the topic and ways to get involved with Penny Forward, a nonprofit organization focused on personal finance. If you would like to follow along with a transcript of this episode, please click the link below https://share.descript.com/view/IM5DP0VcdE7 00:09 Introduction to the Podcast 00:36 Guest Introduction and Overview of the Episode 01:00 Starting Your First Budget 01:52 Understanding Your Expenses and Creating a Budget 03:34 Adjusting Your Budget and Spending Habits 04:08 Different Techniques of Budgeting 05:19 Dealing with Unexpected Expenses 08:13 Battling Inflation and Saving 09:03 Advice on Dealing with Inflation 13:34 Different Mechanisms for Savings 16:00 Understanding Investment Options 19:29 Choosing an Investment Firm 23:41 Closing Thoughts and Contact Information 26:22 Conclusion and Preview of Next Episode Thank you for joining us on this episode of navigating life with vision loss. If you enjoyed what you hear, or you have a question for us, please feel free to email us at [email protected] or call our voicemail line at 720-712-8856. Resources: Website: Pennyforward.com Phone Number: 1 (888) 332-5558 Email: [email protected]