Progressive Pockets Genet "G.G." Gimja

Many Americans are unaware that their retirement savings may be profiting off mass incarceration. In this eye-opening episode, we explore how major corporations and Wall Street firms are making billions by operating prisons and exploiting incarcerated workers.You’ll learn how to use the free Prison Free Funds tool to easily check if your 401(k), IRA or other investment funds are invested in private prisons and related companies. Most importantly, you’ll hear actionable steps you can take...

Are you passionate about having a positive impact in the world but unsure how to incorporate that into your financial strategy? In this episode, we'll explore how to have a thoughtful conversation with your financial advisor about aligning your investments with your social impact goals.You'll learn:The key questions to ask your advisor to understand their knowledge and approach to socially responsible investing. This will help you assess if they are up-to-date on the latest trends and strateg...

This week let’s chat about the Poor People’s Campaign. This is a revival of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King’s radical campaign to unite poor people across the country to fight for an “economic bill of rights” including a guaranteed basic income and affordable housing.Fifty years later, the torch has been picked up by Rev. Dr. William Barber and Rev. Dr. Liz Theoharris. They have dedicated their lives to fighting for the poor, and have been gaining momentum in this modern renewal of the campaign.T...

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 | Forbeshttps://www.forbes.com/advisor/investing/how-to-choose-the-best-index-fund/ ICYMI another episode you might enjoy:Episode 76 The Surprising Truth About What ESG Investing Actually Means (recorded before the 2024 rebranding of this show)Connect With Genet “GG” Gimja:Website https://www.progres...

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 to check their societal values at the door.Links from today’s episode:The Social Justice Investor by Andrea Longtonhttps://www.thesocialjusticeinvestor.com/ ICYMI another episode you might enjoy:Episode 25- What Should I Be Reading? (recorded before the 2024 rebrandi...

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 societal values in their plans for their money? And did you know that there are even financial planners who can help your existing financial planner learn about socially responsible investing so you don’t have to get a new advisor if you don’t want one?Today’s episode will ...