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A podcast at the intersection of social impact and personal finance that covers questions of how we might spend, donate, and invest more in line with our values.
Hosted by Genet "GG" Gimja
Formerly known as the Spend Donate Invest Podcast
131 Episodes
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Many Americans are unaware that their retirement savings may be profiting off mass incarceration. In this eye-opening episode, we explore how major corporations and Wall Street firms are making billions by operating prisons and exploiting incarcerated workers.You’ll learn how to use the free Prison Free Funds tool to easily check if your 401(k), IRA or other investment funds are invested in private prisons and related companies. Most importantly, you’ll hear actionable steps you can take...
Are you passionate about having a positive impact in the world but unsure how to incorporate that into your financial strategy? In this episode, we'll explore how to have a thoughtful conversation with your financial advisor about aligning your investments with your social impact goals.You'll learn:The key questions to ask your advisor to understand their knowledge and approach to socially responsible investing. This will help you assess if they are up-to-date on the latest trends and strateg...
This week, host GG Gimja will share the simple process she used to move her investments to a more socially responsible index fund.Links from today’s episode:How to choose the best index fund | Forbeshttps://www.forbes.com/advisor/investing/how-to-choose-the-best-index-fund/ ICYMI another episode you might enjoy:Episode 76 The Surprising Truth About What ESG Investing Actually Means (recorded before the 2024 rebranding of this show)Connect With Genet “GG” Gimja:Website https://www.progres...
This week let’s chat about a book that was just released called “The Social Justice Investor” by Andrea Longton. It’s a very smooth read, good for beginners who are just getting started with investing and don’t want to have to check their societal values at the door.Links from today’s episode:The Social Justice Investor by Andrea Longtonhttps://www.thesocialjusticeinvestor.com/ ICYMI another episode you might enjoy:Episode 25- What Should I Be Reading? (recorded before the 2024 rebrandi...
Have you ever thought about hiring a financial advisor? Did you know that there are a growing number of financial advisors and money coaches that are specializing in offering services for clients who want to consider their societal values in their plans for their money? And did you know that there are even financial planners who can help your existing financial planner learn about socially responsible investing so you don’t have to get a new advisor if you don’t want one?Today’s episode will ...
Like many religious texts, the Quran has a lot to say about money! Back on episode 115 we discussed Islamic concepts of giving. In today’s episode, the principles of Islamic investing are covered.Whether you’re a religious person or not, learning about faith based investing principles can provide inspiration for your own journey in finding investments that align with your values.Tune in this week to learn more.Links from today’s episode:Saturna Capitalhttps://www.saturna.com/amana/halal-inves...
With so many of us trying to shop sustainably these days, it can be confusing to know what all of the “free trade” and “socially responsible” tags on products mean. Tune in this week to learn more about the 1% for the Planet pledge that 5,000 companies in over 100 countries have signed. As a bonus, you’ll also learn about a fairly new Planet Impact Fund that has been launched by the same organization.Links from today’s episode:1% for the Planethttps://www.onepercentfortheplanet.org/ Plan...
MacKenzie Scott is famously tight lipped about how she’s making decisions to give away her estimated $40 billion net worth. But researchers at Harvard have analyzed publicly available data to see what trends emerge. Where does she donate? And is any of it applicable to our own giving?Links from today’s episode:MacKenzie Scott’s Giving Pledge to give the majority of her wealth awayhttps://givingpledge.org/pledger?pledgerId=393 What MacKenzie Scott Wants in a Grantee– A New Analysis Offers...
A common question that comes in from listeners is the soul searching question of “how much should I donate?” There are lots of ways to make that decision, for example, by studying various religious and cultural practices. In today’s episode, the concept of zakat, the third pillar of Islam will be discussed. This is the religious obligation to donate 2.5% of your wealth above a minimum threshold.Tune in today to learn about how zakat is calculated and the guidelines for who can give and who ca...
Did you know there are membership organizations for people of means who want to use their money in greater alignment with their values? Whether you are looking for a group to join or looking for free resources online to DIY your own journey towards greater alignment between your money and your values, tune in this week to learn more about: Toniic, Women Donors Network, Solidaire, Resource Generation, and Thousand Currents.Links from today’s episode:Toniic’s Directory of Impact Investments htt...
Links from today's episode:https://www.tides.org/accelerating-social-change/philanthropy/five-facts-to-know-about-black-philanthropy/ https://www.blackphilanthropymonth.com/https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Madam_C._J._Walkerhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mary_Ellen_Pleasant Support the Show.
Today let's discuss the Black Dollar Index. During the racial reckoning in 2020, a group of Black professionals with expertise in healthcare, consumer packaged goods, media, finance, politics, and consulting got together and formed the Black Dollar Initiative. The idea was that this consumer advocacy group could unify the one and a half trillion dollars spent annually by Black Americans for racial equity. This group wants to hold corporations responsible to its Black employees, consumers and ...
This week let's investigate a stock that claims to be designed for those of us who want to invest in anti-racist companies; the NACP ETF created by Impact Shares in 2018.The NACP ETF is an interesting model for socially responsible investing. Not only are the holdings screened according to criteria agreed to with the NAACP, but any proceeds that Impact Shares would receive from the ETF are donated to the NAACP.Sound too good to be true? Tune in this week so we can discuss.As always, this podc...
As we kick off Black History Month, this week's episode is about the interesting link between jazz and philanthropy based on research from Bridge Philanthropic Consulting, the nation's only Black full service fundraising consultancy.Tune in to learn about the contributions of Jon Batiste, Wynton Marsalis, and the legacies of Lou Rawls, Ella Fitzgerald and other jazz greats.Links from today's episode:READ: Jazz and Philanthropy | Bridge Philanthropic Consultinghttps://bridgephilanthropicc...
This week please enjoy a fascinating episode from Renegade Capital featuring an interview with Rachel Robasciotti, Founder of Adasina Social Capital. In this interview she discusses an approach for financial activism that will surely appeal to social impact investors. Renegade Capital Podcast hosted by Andrea Longton, Ebony Perkins, and Leah Fremouw, is the activist’s podcast for finance and investments. They interview thought leaders who go into the ring every day to fight against the racist...
Thinking about dipping your toe into ESG investing or socially responsible investing? What are the pros and cons? Tune in this week to find out!Link from today's episode:Pros and Cons of ESG Fundshttps://www.forbes.com/advisor/investing/pros-and-cons-of-esg-funds/Support the Show.
In celebration of Martin Luther King Jr. Day let's dig into what this civil rights icon had to say about money. Spoiler alert- it might be more radical than you expect!Links from today's episode:Economic Equality: Martin Luther King Jr's Other Dreamhttps://www.washingtonpost.com/outlook/2019/01/21/economic-equality-martin-luther-king-jrs-other-dream/Four Times Martin Luther King Jr. Taught Us About Moneyhttps://www.debt.com/news/what-martin-luther-king-jr-taught-us-money/Martin Luther King Jr...
It's a new year and a new opportunity to think about ways that our money can be used to build the world we want. So if you've been thinking about the social impact of your money, and wanting a little more this year, tune in for a practical and simple way to make a goal for this year.Support the Show.
Welcome to Progressive Pockets! Formerly known as Spend Donate Invest. After two years and about a hundred episodes, the show has a new name!Tune in this week to learn about the change!Support the Show.
Somehow we've come to the end of 2023! As we look back on the year, it's a great time to think about what impact our money had on the world. This week's episode will help you do exactly that!Support the Show.
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