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Values-based investing options do not evolve in a vacuum, they are influenced by the pulse of our society. Here’s an interesting article about how one social movement continues to push gender issues front and center as investors make decisions about which companies they will support. ow.ly/PNyV30jDgXU
#MeToo Movement Gives Momentum to Gender Lens Investing
wealthmanagement.com
A panel of asset managers and advisors say gender lens investing has gained traction in the last six months to a year due to the #MeToo movement.
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Yesterday, we shared an article from The Union of Concerned Scientists’ blog about clean energy. Today we’re highlighting a Green Century video on fossil-fuel free investing. If you have questions about this or other ways to align your values with your investments, our website is a great place to start. ow.ly/ochC30jB04x www.commoninterestsfinancial.com/sri
Green Century "Fossil Fuel Free Investing"
The vast majority of mutual funds own oil, gas, and coal companies. So, if you are invested in mutual funds, it is very likely that you are invested in fossil fuel…
4 days ago
Here's a great resource to help you learn more about how the scientific community, corporations, state and local governments and everyday people are continuing to drive the rising use of clean energy. Want to learn more about supporting the advancement of renewable energy through fossil-fuel free investing? Give us a call. ow.ly/cu6g30jzzcg
Clean Energy is Happening, With or Without the Trump Administration
blog.ucsusa.org
Folks waiting for leadership at the federal level to drive our ongoing clean energy transition better get comfortable. It might be a while. Fortunately, one only has to turn one’s eyes outward from D.C.—in just about any direction—to find utilities, corporations, cities, and states taking the ...
5 days ago
Common Interests is a certified BCorp, and we're glad to post the news that the commitment to use business as a force for good is spreading! Danone North America's certification may be just the beginning of massive corporate shifts, and if so, it is imperative that we think even more critically about the local and global economic impacts of future BCorp giants. www.fastcompany.com/40557647/this-food-giant-is-now-the-largest-b-corp-in-the-world
This Food Giant Is Now The Largest B Corp In The World
fastcompany.com
Yogurt giant Danone North America has passed B Labs rigorous assessment that measures a company’s sustainability and how it treats its employees.
7 days ago
Did you know that Socially Responsible Investing has roots that go back to the 1970’s when investors began focusing their financial impact potential around social issues such as ending Apartheid? The field has a rich history, and today we're highlighting another video that can be found on our SRI page, www.commoninterestsfinancial.com/sri: a TedTalk in which Chris McKnett discusses the contemporary significance of sustainable investing. ow.ly/dLlW30jswfl
Chris McKnett: The investment logic for sustainability
Sustainability is pretty clearly one of the world's most important goals; but what groups can really make environmental progress in leaps and bounds? Chris M...
2 weeks ago
April is Financial Literacy Month. Check out this Huffington Post link to a collection of pieces on the topic...from millennials and retirement to money management and kids, we think you’ll find some inspiration! ow.ly/tDVm30joFQE
2 weeks ago
Today we are highlighting one of the many videos on our new SRI page: www.commoninterestsfinancial.com/sri If you are new to the concepts of sustainable, responsible and impact investing, this short video is a great introduction. Enjoy!
Sustainable Investing explained in 90 seconds
A brief explanation to Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Issues in Investing. Find out more in our free online course by CFA Institute. www...
3 weeks ago
Let’s make sure we acknowledge and celebrate progress in the workplace and across industries. #genderlensinvesting #pressforprogress #techgirls ow.ly/j3Tt30jkI1U
26 Women of Color Diversifying Entrepreneurship in Silicon Valley, Media, and Beyond
vanityfair.com
The business world has long been a boys’ club. Women C.E.O.s and founders of color make up a small portion of entrepreneurs who have reached the top. Each one of the women in this group tableau has raised $1 million or more in outside capital, breaking barriers and shattering glass ceilings along ...
3 weeks ago
We're thrilled to share the new Sustainable, Responsible and Impact Investing (SRI) section of the website with you! It is chock full of robust content; stay tuned for a series of learning-focused posts in the coming weeks which will feature videos, articles, and more! www.commoninterestsfinancial.com/sri/#sdgs
Sustainable, Responsible, and Impact Investing – Common Interests
commoninterestsfinancial.com
All investing begins with a discussion of risk and the goals you are trying to achieve. As Fiduciaries, we look to your future and the future of your beneficiaries, thinking about your goals, both short term and long term. Future generations depend on the decisions we make today, both from a financi...
3 weeks ago
Tax questions? Give us a call! ow.ly/MqAa30jdDQE
Your Guide to Capital Gains Taxes in 2018
fool.com
Here's what investors need to know about how the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act could affect your capital gains taxes.
4 weeks ago
This weekend at gun control marches across the U.S young advocates and families packed the streets and took a stand to demand action. Citibank has also taken bold action, the “ boldest such move to emerge from the banking sector.” Gun violence is a crisis that impacts all of us, so each one of us–from across professions and industries–is needed to find a solution.
www.nytimes.com/2018/03/22/business/citigroup-gun-control-policy.html
Citigroup Sets Restrictions on Gun Sales by Business Partners
nytimes.com
The banking and financial services giant is the first on Wall Street to create gun control policies after the massacre in Parkland, Fla.
4 weeks ago
Want to learn more about gender lens investing? Check out this Barron’s article on the growing niche and give us a call!
www.barrons.com/articles/make-way-for-gender-lens-investing-1521126562?platform=hootsuite
‘Gender-Lens Investing’ Is Here to Stay
barrons.com
One of the fast-growing parts of sustainable investing integrates gender-based factors, either to improve returns or to promote more gender equality.
1 month ago
How can we support the sustainable business leaders of tomorrow? We can model and encourage healthy relationships with money and teach our children about using financial tools responsibly. At Common Interests, we can help you and your family navigate towards a bright, impactful financial future www.nasdaq.com/article/financial-literacy-and-raising-the-entrepreneurs-of-tomorrow-cm931084
Financial Literacy And Raising The Entrepreneurs Of Tomorrow
nasdaq.com
Across the US there is an emerging trend of entrepreneurship . Over the last 20 years, we’ve seen growing numbers of young entrepreneurs build.
1 month ago
Common Interests shared Two Cents • PBS's episode.
Two Cents • PBS
Doing more by spending more has gotten easier, but we think it's important to consider the real, total price tag for these click of a button conveniences. Enjoy this Two Cents • PBS short video on the topic!
Time is money...right? How are on-demand services hurting and helping our wallets? When is it an investment to use these services? Make sure to leave your questions in the comments!
1 month ago
Because women’s financial health and the push for equal pay are everyday issues, not just topics of discussion on International Women’s Day. ow.ly/52v730iTRUz
Paul Newman once gave Susan Sarandon part of his salary — and other stars championing for pay equity
moneyish.com
Emma Stone, Mark Wahlberg and Octavia Spencer have also fought for pay disparity
1 month ago
#pressforprogress #genderlensinvesting #internationalwomensday
Does your work or lifestyle advance the rights of women? Tough question, we know, but it's important to ask. Today especially, we celebrate the contributions of women across the globe. But in reality, we think it's important to do this every day! Here's an array of articles gathered throughout the year to help you reflect on how you engage with the women of the world ssir.org/articles/entry/six_ssir_articles_for_international_womens_day
Six SSIR Articles for International Women’s Day (SSIR)
ssir.org
A reading list of some of our favorite articles on women, girls, and gender equality.
2 months ago
With much more data and options available when it comes to investments that match your values, it might feel like making investment decisions is getting more complicated. That’s why Common Interests is here, to make the process a little bit easier for you. #nytimes #sustainableinvesting ow.ly/SiYP30iLt3l
Why It’s So Hard to Invest With a Social Conscience
nytimes.com
Want guns out of your stock portfolio? Sick of bad actors like Wells Fargo and Equifax? You’ll face at least seven challenges when making an investing plan.
2 months ago
Here’s one for the millennials who have 5 side hustles, for those who’ve inherited from their great aunts, those who are raising young families, who are buried in student debt, who believe in that dream job, those who are saving as fast as they can, for all of you- who want to make sense of your financial lives and enjoy all that life has to offer. #millenialmoney #financialwellness #millenialdreams ow.ly/UNeS30iLsO2
Money is Not The Goal, Time Is | Millennial Money
millennialmoney.com
“Happy Friday,” the woman at the checkout counter says, “We finally made it.” Every week it feels the same in the corporate world – my friends are excited it’s the weekend, clients ubiquitously end emails with “have a nice weekend” or “Happy Friday,” and everyone...
2 months ago
What steps can you take to speak out against gun violence through your financial decisions? Divesting? Shareholder engagement? If you would like to learn more about this, we are here for you. Common Interests is sharing this piece and will routinely share similar posts/articles because a constructive conversation about gun control is more than a newsfeed trend. This issue is a crisis that we need to solve. www.marketwatch.com/story/your-401k-probably-has-gun-stocks-in-it-heres-how-to-get-rid-of-them-20...
Are you invested in gun stocks? Read this if you want to change that
marketwatch.com
Publicly-traded gun companies are in most index funds.
2 months ago
Here’s a question for you: what do you think the future of green business looks like? Check out an overview examining this burgeoning business sector’s trajectory for 2018: #SDGs #sustainablebusiness #ecobusiness ow.ly/80Mr30iCYs0
2 months ago
Curious about how to begin a conversation with your little ones about money? Before you get to a conversation about saving for college or moving away from home you might not think there’s not much to talk about. Au contraire...here are few simple practices and topics about money management that can help lay the foundation for sound financial decision making in the future. #kidsandmoney ow.ly/otNg30iCYh1
Talking to Kids About Money | Child Mind Institute
childmind.org
Starting early helps children develop good habits like setting limits on spending and resisting impulse buys
2 months ago
Common Interests shared B Corporation's post.
We're proud to be a #bcorp. Here's a great article on what we, and others in our movement, are doing to combat injustice and inequality.
How can investors help confront racial injustice? “As impact investors, we must confront racial injustice. Inequality and injustice based on race, after all, were founding economic realities of American life. Two centuries later, inequality, abuse, and discrimination are still present in every sector — in education, housing, healthcare and policing.” More from Zevin Asset Management :
2 months ago
Common Interests shared Two Cents • PBS's episode.
Two Cents • PBS
Dealing with debt? That’s rough, but far from impossible. Check out this short video from PBS' "Two Cents". And when you’re ready to talk about it, at Common Interests we’re ready for you.#financialwellness
Debt is one of our least favorite things to talk about, and that's one of the main reasons it is so hard to pay them off. BUT researchers have figured out how to rewire your brain to take on the debt monster.
2 months ago
This is an extremely positive step forward for sustainability, ESG, and the B Corporation, who certifies #bcorps like us. Social Impact = cheaper cost of capital! #bthechange
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Every CFO Should Know This: 'The Future Of Banking' Ties Verified ESG Performance To Cheaper Capital
forbes.com
Late last week, Danone announced it had partnered with 12 leading global banks to lower their loan rates if Danone increases its verified positive impact in the world. This may be the first time a company’s cost of capital has been explicitly tied to its third-party-verified ESG performance.
2 months ago
Want to improve your cash flow? Thinking about managing your money with a different mindset can be useful...Budget like a "Boss" ow.ly/VheL30ivPeQ
To Improve Your Cash Flow, Think Like a CEO
time.com
Borrow these tactics from corporate America to improve your household balance sheet.
2 months ago
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