There are about 50 million corporate governance issues in the news right now. It’s too much for one blog post! So there will be three. First, the Hobby Lobby decision and corporate structure. Second, the quasi-public nature of professional sports. And third, what investors should consider about socially responsible investing. First: Hobby Lobby and corporate… [Read More]
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Category: Fiduciary responsibility
Sierra Leone: The Last Vet
Sierra Leone sits on Africa’s west coast. It was a major port for the slave trade, and is now home to 5.6 million people with a per-capita income of $1,400. The country’s economy is growing fast, though, as Sierre Leone recovers from a civil war that ended in 2002. Sierra Leone is rich in mineral… [Read More]
Embezzlement and the non-profit
I’ve done a lot of volunteer work over the years, and usually, it’s a fun way to meet people, learn new skills, and give back to the community. It’s one of those few things that is all-around good for everyone involved. When it’s frustrating, it’s usually because the non-financial people don’t understand where the financial… [Read More]
Good news? Bad news? Who knows?
As part of the blogathon, I’ve been reviewing some old posts and realize that I often write something like, “Is this good? Is this bad? I don’t know.” That’s because life is so darn strange that we often don’t know if something is good or bad until it has had a chance to play out,… [Read More]
Donor-advised funds increase in 2012
Donor-advised funds are major players in the charity world. These are foundation funds managed by an outside organization (often a community foundation), but the person who donates the money chooses what charities will receive the money. The National Philanthropic Trust reported on the results of these funds last year, and the news was good. Assets… [Read More]
