Book Review

Investing With Your Values
by Hal Brill, Jack Brill and Cliff Feigenbaum
Review by Rosie Reeves

Investing With Your Values: Making Money and Making a Difference by Hal Brill, Jack Brill and Cliff Feigenbaum is packed with important information, reminding us that it is possible to do good and do well at the same time.

The old saying is that "money talks" and more and more people are allowing their investment and purchase choices to speak for them. Everything, from where you buy your groceries to which bank you choose, can and does have an impact on the rest of the planet as well as on your local community.

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Socially responsible investing is beginning to gain momentum as more and more "green" funds become available. But the environment is only one of the factors to consider. There are many others, such as weapons, animal welfare, women's rights, government policies and pesticides. The book guides you through the many different options for your money, giving you statistics and worksheets that truly allow you to customize your approach. The authors explain the different screening methods you can use when deciding on a company, fund or bond.

Many people assume that by considering values rather than just pure profit there will be a cost, but this book presents evidence that proves otherwise. Many screened funds have consistently outperformed the Wall Street standards.

The reader comes away feeling empowered, realizing that everyone, regardless of income, has the chance to affect change to some degree and to bring their values into their financial lives.

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