We vote, we protest...but what about our money? Can we build the world we want through our daily money decisions?

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 so...

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 p...

The best episode ideas come from YOUR suggestions. Is there a topic you'd like to hear about on the show? Please send your ideas to progressivepockets@gmail.com Let’s talk again soon. ICYMI another episode you might enjoy: Ep...

Ever think about what your bank is doing with your cash? Whether your bank uses the cash in your checking and savings account to fund fossil fuel companies or gun manufacturers, the reality is that the banks are using their …

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% …

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 doe...

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 ...

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 …

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._Walker h...

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 ...

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 …

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 cons...