One of the ongoing challenges with social investing is figuring out how to define it. The current standard is the United Nations Principles on Responsible Investment, or UN PRI. Many investment firms sign off on it to help meet a standard, but it’s still based on how narrowly each firm defines environmental, social, and governance… [Read More]
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If you love music, support musicians
I was recently in Nashville on a press trip sponsored by the Tennessee Department of Tourism Development. The tour was for writers interested in the state’s music industry, which is, of course, huge. Once again, I was reminded that the money often goes to everyone but the artists. There are so many people in the… [Read More]
Getting started
I’m Annie Logue, and this is my blog. Obvious, yes? This is a blog about money and culture, to give you ideas for how to spend better, recommendations for good books, and things to consider about capitalism. Here are answers to some questions you may have: What should I read here? Depending on your interest:… [Read More]
Ace Greenberg, and why corporate cost-cutting is usually a disaster
Alan Greenberg, often known as Ace, died recently. He had been the chairman of Bear, Stearns and was known for his dictates to his employees. One of the most famous was the Ace Greenberg Paper Clip memo, in which he ruled that paper clips should not be thrown away. Each employee received one box of… [Read More]
Corporations, government, Hobby Lobby, and socially responsible investing, part 3
This is Part 3 in a series. Part 1 looked at corporate structure and Part 2 looked at problems with sports teams. Part 3 is about how all this affects investors, especially those who are trying to be socially responsible. Now, social investing is a really broad topic. It is investing in a way that reflects… [Read More]