This is a question we get fairly frequently and our answer is always yes (assuming you have an emergency fund set aside, your debt is paid off, etc.), so hear us out on this one.
The biggest myth plaguing sustainable investing
What is socially responsible investing and is it for me?
How you can get started with socially responsible investing
We as a community wield immense power and together we can create change. Whether it’s choosing what you buy and where you buy from, who you bank with, or which companies you invest in, you can be intentional about what your money funds. With sustainable and socially responsible investing, we can choose to support companies that are aligned with our values.
What is shareholder advocacy?
Is your money funding the prison system?
We recently watched Ava DuVernay’s 13th on Netflix, which we’d highly recommend if you haven’t already seen it. 13th is a documentary that traces the history and link between slavery and today’s mass incarceration. Here’s what we found when we looked into whether or not we are in any way supporting the prison system in the US.
How we're fighting for social justice
Investing in companies that we believe in, that share our vision for the future is more important now than ever. We want to help build a better future by directing our money to companies that are taking action and committing to our shared vision for the future. Companies that want to do and be better.
Can passive index investing be socially responsible?
Here's what the pros are saying
Coronavirus and sustainability
COVID has been tough on the markets these past few weeks, but the silver lining is that ESG (environmental, social, and governance) funds “have been outperforming convention funds this month.”
What to do with that 50k sitting in your bank account
Give yourself a high-five! With a high bank account balance, you’ve already established an emergency fund. This also means that you are a champ at budgeting, saving, and living within your means. So what do you do with the money that’s in excess of your emergency fund? The simple answer, help your future self!
Your Impact
We Did a Podcast! With TypA Co.
We discuss what exactly constitutes impact investing, how their approach is different from other investment groups, and why it’s one of the best ways to use money as a means for change. We also discuss why people, especially women, should invest and why it’s essential to be your own advocate in life. This conversation sheds light on the fact that when utilized correctly, financial literacy and conscious investments are stepping stones to a better future.
What is Goal-Based Investing?
There are many different approaches to investing. At Good Capital, we live by a goal-based approach. Goal-based investing means putting your money to work in order to accomplish something specific in your life. Your goal may be to buy a house or start a business. Practicing a goal-based approach to investing will increase the probability of a successful outcome while simultaneously decreasing your financial stress.
How Your Investments Can Create Change
It’s Time for an Investment Cleanse
How to Invest Responsibly
Now that you know what socially responsible investing is and what it means for a company to be “good,” you must be thinking, “this all sounds amazing, but how do I invest responsibly?” Thank you for bringing up such a great question! You basically have 3 options.
