How businesses, households, governments, asset managers, and investors interact in unpredictable ways to address the risks and opportunities related to climate change and other global trends. Why ESG investing goes beyond just buying an ESG fund or ETF. Topics covered include: Show Notes The Beauty of Everyday Things by Soetsu Yanagi (affiliate link) Darmstadt Definition of Sustainable Investments by Johannes Hoffmann, Gerhard Scherhorn, Timo Busch (eds.)—Wuppertal … [Read more...]
251: Impact Investing and Intentionality
How individuals can have a positive impact while earning a good return investing. What are some examples of socially responsible and impact investments and platforms. In this episode you’ll learn: What is the difference between impact investing, ESG and SRI?What are examples of socially responsible exchange traded funds.What are green bonds.What are some examples of impact investments and platforms.What are three ways we can have a positive impact as individuals. Show Notes FEG … [Read more...]
197: The Power of Less and Local
Why having less things and activities gives us more freedom and happiness. Why low probability risks are unacceptable if the consequences affect all of us. In this episode you’ll learn: Show Notes Skin In The Game: Hidden Asymmetries In Daily Life - Nassim Nicholas Taleb Vanishing time in the pursuit of happiness - Aekyoung Kim and Sam J. Maglio Wabi Sabi For Artists, Designers, Poets and Philosophers by Leonard Koren Climate models and precautionary measures - Joseph … [Read more...]
137 Plus: Sequence of Returns Risk, Gold and Solar Impact Investing
This week December 17, 2016 on Money For the Rest of Us Plus we look at how to mitigate sequence of return risks for retirees and near retirees. We explore the pros and cons of investing in gold through an ETF or physically by owning coins. We also look at my recent investment in Wunder Capital and how I evaluated the risks of solar impact investing. Audio duration: 21:09 … [Read more...]
