Is it possible for an environmentally or socially conscious person to make money in the stock market? Several local investors say it is – but people hoping to do so should proceed with caution. Jim Schmelzle, financial advisor at Arizona State Credit Union, says a small subset of clients feel it is important to invest in environmentally and ethically responsible companies, but the definition is variable. “Typically, it’s environmental stewardship, or social responsibility,” he said. “For … [Read more...] about Searching for the Greenest Stock
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Fighting the Current of Consumer Spending and Debt
It appears the economic woes of recent years haven’t led to a whole lot of belt-tightening at home. According to the Federal Reserve’s latest statistics, Americans carry $2.4 trillion in unsecured debt. That includes credit cards and personal loans. By itself, the average credit card debt per cardholder is hovering around $6,000. The numbers might not mean much, until you focus on a single, typical household that’s participating in the nation’s indebtedness. Mom and dad are unlikely to be … [Read more...] about Fighting the Current of Consumer Spending and Debt
