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 | Forbes https://www.forbes.com…
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 …
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 s…
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 …
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: E…
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% for the Planet…
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 do…
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 …
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 res…
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 con…
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 wi…
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 Funds https://www.forbes.com/ad…
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 L…
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 …
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
This week on the show you'll find out which episodes were the most popular downloads in 2023, as well as some non-podcast related predictions for 2024. Enjoy this week's episode and stick around, new episodes will be uploade…
Results from a study of the impact of cash donations to 30,000 adults in Kenya have been released and the findings could lead to a paradigm shift in how most charities think about helping people. Links from today's episode I…
Donor advised funds...are they a handy tool to help be thoughtful about our donations or just another form of wealth hoarding? Share your thoughts at https://spenddonateinvest.world or visit the site to request another topic…
