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Progressive Pockets: a podcast about the untapped power of our wallets to build the world we want
Progressive Pockets: a podcast about the untapped power of our wallets to build the world we want
Genet "G.G." Gimja

A podcast at the intersection of social impact and personal finance that covers questions of how we might spend, donate, and invest... more

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Episodes

148. Is your bank funding politicians you don't support? Consider these 4 banks instead

Send us a textEver think about what your bank is doing with your cash? Whether your bank uses the cash... more

31 Oct 2024 · 12 minutes
147. The surprising truth about what ESG actually means

Send us a textWelcome back to Progressive Pockets! This is a podcast where we talk about ways to line up... more

22 Oct 2024 · 27 minutes
146. Where do Latine Americans donate their money?

Send us a textIn this episode, let’s chat about charitable giving among Latino Americans, including formal and informal giving, the... more

15 Oct 2024 · 9 minutes
145. Hosting a pop up giving circle for the holidays

Send us a textToday’s episode is about a fun activity to consider trying with your friends, coworkers, or fellow book... more

08 Oct 2024 · 12 minutes
144. How to help your clients invest for more than financial returns: how to consider societal values too

Send us a textLong gone are the days when investors left their societal values at the door. These days, most... more

01 Oct 2024 · 15 minutes
143. Winners Take All by Anand Giridharadas: A book review

Send us a textThis week let’s chat about Winners Take All: the Elite Charade of Changing the World by Anand... more

24 Sep 2024 · 10 minutes
142. Conscious Travel and Tourism

Send us a textIn this episode of Progressive Pockets, let's explore the topic of conscious travel, focusing on how to... more

17 Sep 2024 · 12 minutes
141. Five Sources of Power Every Shareholder Has

Send us a textThis week, let's explore how everyday shareholders can wield surprising influence over corporate behavior. Discover the power... more

10 Sep 2024 · 7 minutes
140. Activate Your Money by Janine Firpo: A book review

Send us a textIt’s time for another book review! This episode is about a book titled Activate Your Money: Invest... more

03 Sep 2024 · 11 minutes
139. Where Serena Williams donates her money

Send us a textIt’s time for the celebrity giving series! Whether you love celebrity gossip or you want to be... more

27 Aug 2024 · 11 minutes
138. Where do Chrissy Teigen and John Legend donate their money?

Send us a textIn this episode, let’s explore Chrissy Teigen and John Legend’s philanthropy, highlighting their commitment to social causes.Let’s... more

20 Aug 2024 · 9 minutes
137. Where does Taylor Swift donate her money?

Send us a textLet’s continue the celebrity giving series! Whether you love celebrity gossip or you want to be inspired... more

13 Aug 2024 · 8 minutes
136. Where does Dolly Parton donate her money?

Send us a textIn this episode, let's explore the remarkable philanthropic efforts of country music legend Dolly Parton. We'll dive... more

06 Aug 2024 · 11 minutes
135. Changing the political future of our country with our wallets

Send us a textIn this episode, let's explore the powerful influence of small-dollar donations in American politics. You don’t need... more

31 Jul 2024 · 13 minutes
134. Five ways to be a financial ally at work

Send us a textUsually on this show we talk about the power of our wallets to build the world we... more

24 Jul 2024 · 13 minutes
133. How a group of students convinced their university to divest from apartheid

Send us a textThis week let’s talk about a wildly successful student campaign to convince universities across America to divest... more

16 Jul 2024 · 14 minutes
132. Boycotts, "Buycotts" and Public Shaming

Send us a textThis week let’s chat about using our consumer power for social change. Learn how our everyday purchases... more

09 Jul 2024 · 9 minutes
131. How to Align Your Investments with Your Values

Send us a textThis week, let’s chat about how to make your money work for both you and the world.... more

03 Jul 2024 · 13 minutes
130. Effective Altruism, AI, and Sam Bankman-Fried

Send us a textThe philosophy of Effective Altruism captured the minds and wallets of Silicon Valley's elite - using reason... more

25 Jun 2024 · 16 minutes
129. What's your relationship to Juneteenth?

Send us a textHere’s this week’s letter:I got the day off for Juneteenth and I’m trying to think about ways... more

19 Jun 2024 · 8 minutes
128. "I donate, but am I a philanthropist?" Apparently it depends on your identities...

Send us a textDo you donate money or volunteer your time for charitable causes? If so, you're engaging in philanthropic... more

18 Jun 2024 · 6 minutes
127. How I Screen Charities Before I Donate

Send us a textEver wonder how to separate the charities genuinely driving impact from those just paying lip service? In... more

13 Jun 2024 · 12 minutes
126. Vegan Investing: How to Beet the Market! 🥕

Send us a textIn a world grappling with climate change and animal welfare concerns, a new investment trend is taking... more

05 Jun 2024 · 10 minutes
125. Are there any prisons in your 401K?

Send us a textMany Americans are unaware that their retirement savings may be profiting off mass incarceration. In this eye-opening... more

28 May 2024 · 9 minutes
124. What to ask a financial planner if you want them to consider your societal values

Send us a textAre you passionate about having a positive impact in the world but unsure how to incorporate that... more

21 May 2024 · 10 minutes
123. Poor People’s Campaign

Send us a textThis week let’s chat about the Poor People’s Campaign. This is a revival of Rev. Dr. Martin... more

14 May 2024 · 10 minutes
122. How I switched to a more socially responsible index fund

Send us a textThis week, host GG Gimja will share the simple process she used to move her investments to... more

07 May 2024 · 19 minutes
121. New Book Alert: The Social Justice Investor by Andrea Longton

Send us a textThis week let’s chat about a book that was just released called “The Social Justice Investor” by... more

01 May 2024 · 10 minutes
120. Where to find a financial advisor to help you invest according to your values

Send us a textHave you ever thought about hiring a financial advisor? Did you know that there are a growing... more

23 Apr 2024 · 12 minutes
119. Investing According to Islamic Principles

Send us a textLike many religious texts, the Quran has a lot to say about money! Back on episode 115... more

16 Apr 2024 · 11 minutes
Announcement

Send us a textThe best episode ideas come from YOUR suggestions. Is there a topic you'd like to hear about... more

10 Apr 2024 · 1 minute
118. Maybe banks don't have to suck: An intro to CDFIs

Send us a textEver think about what your bank is doing with your cash? Whether your bank uses the cash... more

02 Apr 2024 · 12 minutes
117. 1% for the Planet

Send us a textWith so many of us trying to shop sustainably these days, it can be confusing to know... more

26 Mar 2024 · 11 minutes
116. MacKenzie Scott's Giving Strategy and What We Can Learn From It

Send us a textMacKenzie Scott is famously tight lipped about how she’s making decisions to give away her estimated $40... more

19 Mar 2024 · 15 minutes
115. Where do American Muslims Donate Their Money?

Send us a textA common question that comes in from listeners is the soul searching question of “how much should... more

12 Mar 2024 · 16 minutes
114. Big Wallets, Bleeding Hearts: Support Groups for the Wealthy

Send us a textDid you know there are membership organizations for people of means who want to use their money... more

05 Mar 2024 · 17 minutes
113. Celebrating Black Philanthropy (Replay)

Send us a textLinks from today's episode:https://www.tides.org/accelerating-social-change/philanthropy/five-facts-to-know-about-black-philanthropy/ https://www.blackphilanthropymonth.com/https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Madam_C._J._Walkerhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mary_Ellen_Pleasant Support the show

27 Feb 2024 · 9 minutes
112. The Black Dollar Index

Send us a textToday let's discuss the Black Dollar Index. During the racial reckoning in 2020, a group of Black... more

20 Feb 2024 · 11 minutes
111. Is this stock anti-racist?

Send us a textThis week let's investigate a stock that claims to be designed for those of us who want... more

13 Feb 2024 · 17 minutes
110. The legacy of Jazz and Philanthropy

Send us a textAs we kick off Black History Month, this week's episode is about the interesting link between jazz... more

06 Feb 2024 · 10 minutes
109. Building a bridge between financial markets & social justice: Rachel Robasciotti, Founder of Adasina Social Capital

Send us a textThis week please enjoy a fascinating episode from Renegade Capital featuring an interview with Rachel Robasciotti, Founder... more

30 Jan 2024 · 57 minutes
108. Pros and Cons of ESG investing

Send us a textThinking about dipping your toe into ESG investing or socially responsible investing? What are the pros and... more

23 Jan 2024 · 11 minutes
107. Dr. King's Radical Money Beliefs

Send us a textIn celebration of Martin Luther King Jr. Day let's dig into what this civil rights icon had... more

15 Jan 2024 · 8 minutes
106. New Year New Us? Planning for more social impact in 2024

Send us a textIt's a new year and a new opportunity to think about ways that our money can be... more

09 Jan 2024 · 7 minutes
Progressive Pockets Trailer

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01 Jan 2024 · 1 minute
105. Introducing Progressive Pockets! New name, same great taste

Send us a textWelcome to Progressive Pockets! Formerly known as Spend Donate Invest. After two years and about a hundred... more

01 Jan 2024 · 4 minutes
104. How to review YOUR money's social impact in 2023

Send us a textSomehow we've come to the end of 2023! As we look back on the year, it's a... more

26 Dec 2023 · 8 minutes
103. Predictions for 2024 and Most Popular Episodes of 2023

Send us a textThis week on the show you'll find out which episodes were the most popular downloads in 2023,... more

19 Dec 2023 · 10 minutes
102. Just give them cash: what the data shows about giving people cash versus other types of help

Send us a textResults from a study of the impact of cash donations to 30,000 adults in Kenya have been... more

12 Dec 2023 · 12 minutes
101. Tax write-off today, donate never?

Send us a textDonor advised funds...are they a handy tool to help be thoughtful about our donations or just another... more

05 Dec 2023 · 10 minutes
100. A recap of the last hundred episodes!

Send us a textToday the podcast hits the 100th episode! Thank you for listening, subscribing and sharing episodes with the... more

28 Nov 2023 · 23 minutes
99 What's your plan for Giving Tuesday this year?

Send us a textToday's episode will help you make your plan for this year's Giving Tuesday.If you want to support... more

22 Nov 2023 · 8 minutes
98. Decolonizing our Thanksgiving Plates (Replay)

Send us a textThis week we're exploring the topic of decolonizing our Thanksgiving plates.Links from today's discussion:Chef Sean Sherman Interview... more

07 Nov 2023 · 10 minutes
97. When Trust Fund Kids Grow Up

Send us a textWhat happens when a bunch of trust fund kids grow up and get fed up? Tune in... more

31 Oct 2023 · 11 minutes
96. The World's Most Socially Responsible Bank

Send us a textToday let's talk about the world's most socially responsible bank...or is it? Tune in this week so... more

24 Oct 2023 · 8 minutes
95. Volunteer Tourism

Send us a textWhether you call it volunteer tourism or voluntourism, it can be a tricky topic. Should you go... more

17 Oct 2023 · 11 minutes
94. Why the Rich Don't Give

Send us a textEvery day we read headlines about the ultra wealthy announcing their intentions to donate portions of their... more

10 Oct 2023 · 21 minutes
93. Reflections on 2 years of this podcast

Send us a textTime flies! Thank you for your support over the past two years! Let's keep going!Support the show

05 Oct 2023 · 9 minutes
92. Four more ways to build an organization according to your values

Send us a textWhether you are a startup founder or you are in the beginning stages of creating a nonprofit,... more

19 Sep 2023 · 16 minutes
91. Building an organization according to your values

Send us a textWhen I was growing up, I had the impression that if you wanted to do good you... more

12 Sep 2023 · 18 minutes
90. Four Ethical Banks

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05 Sep 2023 · 7 minutes
89. Where does will.i.am donate his money?

Send us a textTune in this week to find out where will.i.am of the Black Eyed Peas donates his money!Support... more

29 Aug 2023 · 8 minutes
88. Where does Rihanna donate her money?

Send us a textToday's episode is about where Rihanna donates her money!Links from today’s episodehttps://claralionelfoundation.org/ https://www.looktothestars.org/celebrity/rihanna https://www.marketwatch.com/story/rihanna-was-a-philanthropist-long-before-she-was-a-billionaire-heres-why-shes-considered-a-trailblazer-when-it-comes-to-giving-away-money-d7a19c4b https://www.pbs.org/newshour/arts/rihannas-foundation-donates-15-million-to-climate-justice-groups https://mashable...

22 Aug 2023 · 11 minutes
87. Where does Paris Hilton donate her money?

Send us a textToday's episode is about where Paris Hilton donates her money!Links:Paris Hilton's somewhat cringe visit to survivors of... more

15 Aug 2023 · 9 minutes
86. Where does Beyoncé donate her money?

Send us a textEver wondered where Beyoncé Knowles Carter donates her money? Did you know that her philanthropic foundation... more

09 Aug 2023 · 17 minutes
85. Where does President Barack Obama donate his money?

Send us a textLinks from today's episode:Obama’s Doodle for NFhttps://images.app.goo.gl/Y52CobeDSe5CcVPo7What do Nobel Prize Winners do with their Winnings?https://content.time.com/time/specials/packages/article/0,28804,1848817_1848816_1848803,00.html Obama’s donation... more

02 Aug 2023 · 14 minutes
Introducing the Celebrity Giving Series!

Send us a textGiven that it is summer time and you might be spending a little more time relaxing with... more

02 Aug 2023 · 1 minute
84. On Impact Investing and Social Justice from Narratives of Purpose

Send us a textEleni Janis started her career researching bias in lending. Today she is working to provide more... more

25 Jul 2023 · 30 minutes
83. Warren Buffett's Giving Pledge

Send us a textToday's episode is about the Giving Pledge that Warren Buffett and friends Bill Gates and Melinda French... more

18 Jul 2023 · 12 minutes
82. Divesting from Prisons

Send us a textToday's topic came in from a listener, it was about how to divest from prison labor. So... more

11 Jul 2023 · 13 minutes
81. Creating a Family Mission Statement (Replay)

Send us a textToday's topic is about how to create a family mission statement, especially as it relates to money!... more

04 Jul 2023 · 8 minutes
80. The Five Types of Givers (Part 2)

Send us a textWhat type of giver are you?Support the show

20 Jun 2023 · 19 minutes
79. The Five Types of Givers

Send us a textIn today's episode, 5 types of givers will be discussed. What type are you?1) the skeptic2) the... more

13 Jun 2023 · 12 minutes
78. Raising Generous Kids (Replay)

Send us a textHere’s today’s letter:Coming out of last year’s holiday season, I started to wonder if my kids are... more

07 Jun 2023 · 11 minutes
77. Where To Start With Donating (Replay)

Send us a textToday’s letter is about where to start with donating. Here’s the letter:What to do if I feel... more

30 May 2023 · 5 minutes
Interlude

Send us a textCall for submissions! Please send your topics, questions, and feedback to spenddonateinvest@gmail.comSupport the show

24 May 2023 · 4 minutes
76. The surprising truth about what ESG investing actually means

Send us a textWelcome back to Spend Donate Invest! This is a podcast where we talk about ways to line... more

16 May 2023 · 27 minutes
75. How to start a values aligned investing club

Send us a textLinks from today's episode:https://activateyourmoney.net/ Support the show

09 May 2023 · 15 minutes
74. Does it matter where you say "I Do"?

Send us a textLinks from today's episode:https://www.nytimes.com/2020/10/17/style/despite-everything-people-still-have-weddings-at-plantation-sites.htmlhttps://www.refinery29.com/en-us/2021/06/10514073/plantation-wedding-venuesSupport the show

02 May 2023 · 10 minutes
73. It's wedding season! How to go green

Send us a textLinks from today's episode:https://www.nytimes.com/2023/03/02/style/sustainability-wedding.html?action=click&module=Well&pgtype=Homepage§ion=Lovehttps://lessstuffmoremeaning.org/weddingfootprintcalculator/Support the show

25 Apr 2023 · 13 minutes
72. How much money do Harry and Meghan give away?

Send us a textCurious about how much money Prince Harry and Duchess Meghan Markle give away? Tune in this week... more

11 Apr 2023 · 9 minutes
71. Women, Men, and Money

Send us a textWelcome back to Spend Donate Invest. This is where we talk about ways we can line up... more

04 Apr 2023 · 8 minutes
70. The legal right to invest according to our values

Send us a textIn Nov 2022 the Department of Labor passed a rule allowing 401k managers to consider climate change... more

28 Mar 2023 · 9 minutes
69. Women, Sex and Socialism

Send us a textToday's episode is a short book summary, on a book called Why Women Have Better Sex Under... more

21 Mar 2023 · 12 minutes
68. Is a donation a good gift?

Send us a textAre you thinking about what to get your friend, relative or colleague for their special occasion this... more

14 Mar 2023 · 8 minutes
67. Did Patagonia's founder really give his company away?

Send us a textLinks from today's discussion:“Billionaire No More: Patagonia Founder Gives Away the Company” New York Times Sept 14,... more

07 Mar 2023 · 12 minutes
66. Supporting the Arts

Send us a textToday's episode is about supporting the arts. Download to hear more about 1) supporting local artists 2)... more

28 Feb 2023 · 7 minutes
65. Celebrating Black Philanthropy

Send us a textLinks from today's episode:https://www.tides.org/accelerating-social-change/philanthropy/five-facts-to-know-about-black-philanthropy/ https://www.blackphilanthropymonth.com/https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Madam_C._J._Walkerhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mary_Ellen_Pleasant Support the show

21 Feb 2023 · 9 minutes
64. Giving After a Natural Disaster

Send us a textWhen it comes to disaster relief, there are generally, 4 different phases where you might want to... more

14 Feb 2023 · 8 minutes
63. 2023 Predictions

Send us a textIn today's episode we will revisit 2022 predictions and make a few guesses for what 2023 has... more

07 Feb 2023 · 20 minutes
62. Most popular episodes of 2022

Send us a textMost popular episodes of 2022:Episode 23 Raising Generous Kids. Episode 29 My 2 Cents and My 2... more

31 Jan 2023 · 6 minutes
61. Donations of the Rich and Famous

Send us a textThis week’s episode is a little stroll through donations of the rich and famous. Links: https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbeswealthteam/2022/01/19/americas-top-givers-2022-the-25-most-philanthropic-billionaires/?sh=2a34a56e3a6cSupport the... more

13 Dec 2022 · 12 minutes
60. When a friend asks you to donate...but you don't want to

Send us a textWelcome to Spend Donate Invest. Today's question is, how do you politely decline when someone asks you... more

05 Dec 2022 · 8 minutes
59. American Indian Heritage Month meets Giving Tuesday

Send us a textLinks from today's episode:https://decolonizingwealth.com/https://www.givingtuesday.org/ https://native-land.ca/ https://www.ala.org/aboutala/indigenous-tribes-washington-dc https://www.firstnations.org/ https://narf.org/ https://www.naahillahee.org/https://sogoreate-landtrust.org/Support the show

14 Nov 2022 · 15 minutes
58. Decolonizing our Thanksgiving Plates

Send us a textThis week we're exploring the topic of decolonizing our Thanksgiving plates.Links from today's discussion:Chef Sean Sherman Interview... more

07 Nov 2022 · 10 minutes
57. Focusing your values aligned investing

Send us a textOne question I’ve received quite a bit is on the topic of trying to decide on a... more

31 Oct 2022 · 18 minutes
56. What to do if your company's 401K goes against your values (Replay)

Send us a textHere's today's letter:My employer doesn't offer a socially responsible 401k, what should I do?Here's a summary of... more

24 Oct 2022 · 6 minutes
55. Moved to a Gentrifying Neighborhood, Now What? (Replay)

Send us a textHere's today's letter:I'm a gentrifier and I feel guilty about it all the time. Is there a... more

11 Oct 2022 · 5 minutes
54. Giving Up Brands with Shaky Values (Replay)

Send us a textToday's letter is about giving up brands with values that are different than our own! Here's the... more

03 Oct 2022 · 6 minutes
53. Where to Find Charities and What to Ask (Replay)

Send us a textToday's letter is about where to find charities and what to ask. Here's the letter:How should I... more

27 Sep 2022 · 10 minutes
52. How Much Should I Donate? (Replay)

Send us a textIn celebration of the podcast's one year anniversary, some of the most popular episodes will be rebroadcast.In... more

19 Sep 2022 · 9 minutes
51. Activist Investing

Send us a textHere’s this week’s letter:I recently heard a talk by someone who was saying that shareholders can influence... more

29 Aug 2022 · 12 minutes
50. Giving more strategically

Send us a textHere’s this week’s letter:In the past, I’ve donated money whenever I’m asked. I don’t really have much... more

22 Aug 2022 · 11 minutes
49. Socially Responsible Robo-Advisors

Send us a textHere’s this week’s letter:I just discovered the show recently and have been learning a lot, especially as... more

15 Aug 2022 · 9 minutes
48. What to do with a Windfall

Send us a textHere’s this week’s letter:I’m writing to ask what you think I should do with a windfall? I... more

08 Aug 2022 · 7 minutes
47. How to Set Up a Scholarship

Send us a textHere’s this week’s letter:I was just watching a video of billionaire Robert Smith giving a commencement speech... more

01 Aug 2022 · 11 minutes
46. Three Phases of Impact Investing

Send us a textWelcome to Spend Donate Invest. This is a podcast where you’ll find short episodes about how we... more

25 Jul 2022 · 8 minutes
45. Creating a Family Money Mission Statement

Send us a textHere’s this week’s letter:I’ve been taking a more active role in managing my money and my family’s... more

18 Jul 2022 · 6 minutes
44. Can our money help with gun violence?

Send us a textHere’s this week’s letter:When I was growing up, I knew a few friend’s dads that had guns,... more

11 Jul 2022 · 11 minutes
43. Not Your Parent's Giving

Send us a textHere’s this week’s letter:Growing up my experience with giving was giving to my church. My parents would... more

04 Jul 2022 · 10 minutes
42. Pay Transparency for Allies

Send us a textHere’s this week’s letter:I’m wondering how I can be an ally at work. I heard that there’s... more

27 Jun 2022 · 12 minutes
41. Juneteenth!

Send us a textWelcome back to Spend Donate Invest. We vote, we protest, but what about our money? Is there... more

19 Jun 2022 · 9 minutes
40. Give now or wait till I'm rich?

Send us a textHere’s this week’s letter:Should I wait until I am financially well off before I give?No. Please don’t... more

13 Jun 2022 · 6 minutes
39. Helping with the Baby Formula Shortage

Send us a textHere’s this week’s letter:Is there any way I can contribute towards helping parents who are facing the... more

06 Jun 2022 · 8 minutes
38. Funding Reproductive Freedom

Send us a textHere’s this week’s letter:Watching the news lately has felt like watching the Handmaid’s Tale. I have to... more

30 May 2022 · 12 minutes
37. Crypto vs The Environment

Send us a textHere’s today’s letterI’ve heard that crypto is bad for the environment, but I have to be honest,... more

23 May 2022 · 9 minutes
36. Greenwashing 101

Send us a textHere’s today’s letterI mentioned to my brother that I started trying to buy certain brands and shop... more

16 May 2022 · 8 minutes
35. Etsy for Ukraine

Send us a textHere’s today’s letterOne interesting thing I've seen with this Ukraine thing is how people are sending money... more

09 May 2022 · 6 minutes
34. Elon Musk, Twitter, and ESG

Send us a textHere’s today’s letter:I am lowkey stressed about Elon Musk and Twitter. At first when he said he... more

02 May 2022 · 12 minutes
Thank You Listeners!

Send us a textWelcome back! This is a podcast that sits at the intersection of social justice and money. Usually... more

25 Apr 2022 · 2 minutes
33. What should I pay my first employee?

Send us a textHere’s today’s letter:I’m finally doing it! I’m starting my own business. Things are going better than expected... more

18 Apr 2022 · 9 minutes
32. Is it ethical to be a billionaire?

Send us a textHere’s today’s listener letter:A friend and I recently got into a debate about whether or not there’s... more

11 Apr 2022 · 11 minutes
31. Banking till death do us part

Send us a textHere’s today’s listener letter: A few recent episodes of the show have made it clear to me... more

05 Apr 2022 · 8 minutes
30. What's the bank doing with your cash?

Send us a textHere’s today’s listener letter:I heard the recent episode about banking and I have more questions! I’m not... more

29 Mar 2022 · 10 minutes
29. My 2 Cents and My 2 Cents

Send us a textHere’s today’s listener letter:Should I try to specify exactly what my donation is used for?No! End of... more

21 Mar 2022 · 4 minutes
28. How to start a giving circle

Send us a textHere’s today’s listener letter:Recently I heard someone mention a "giving circle." It sounded like a way to... more

15 Mar 2022 · 4 minutes
27. Where should I bank?

Send us a textHere’s today’s listener letter:Where should I bank? On the one hand, I am lazy. On the other... more

07 Mar 2022 · 6 minutes
26. Sustainable Vacation or Bust!

Send us a textHere’s today’s listener letter:Staying home during the pandemic gave me a lot of time to think about... more

01 Mar 2022 · 6 minutes
25. What should I be reading?

Send us a textHere’s today’s letter:I’m looking for some reading material to learn about how I might better walk the... more

22 Feb 2022 · 8 minutes
24. Should I donate if I'm broke?

Send us a textHere’s today’s listener letter:Should I donate even though I’m broke? Or should I wait until I’m financially... more

15 Feb 2022 · 7 minutes
23. Raising Generous Kids

Send us a textHere’s today’s letter:Coming out of last year’s holiday season, I started to wonder if my kids are... more

07 Feb 2022 · 11 minutes
22. Recap of 2021 Most Popular Episodes

Send us a text2021 Most popular episodesIf you sent in questions, thank you for that. If you have questions you’ve... more

31 Jan 2022 · 7 minutes
21. Predictions for 2022

Send us a textAs we start a new year, it can be fun to try to predict what will happen.... more

18 Jan 2022 · 6 minutes
Trailer

Send us a textWelcome to Spend Donate Invest! Check out the trailer to meet host GG and learn more about... more

17 Jan 2022 · 1 minute
20. Where to start with donating

Send us a textToday’s letter is about where to start with donating. Here’s the letter:What to do if I feel... more

20 Dec 2021 · 5 minutes
19. Convincing others to shop more sustainably

Send us a textToday’s letter is about convincing others to shop responsibly. Here’s the letter:I can't seem to convince my... more

13 Dec 2021 · 4 minutes
18. Investing in the Underinvested

Send us a textToday’s letter is about investing in the underinvested. Here’s the letter:I'd like to invest in some underinvested... more

06 Dec 2021 · 8 minutes
17. Can you spare a dollar to help me get home?

Send us a textToday’s letter is about a listener who wonders about giving money to a person with a cardboard... more

29 Nov 2021 · 7 minutes
16. Where to start with socially responsible shopping

Send us a textToday's letter is about where to start with socially responsible shopping. Here's the letter: When I think... more

22 Nov 2021 · 3 minutes
15. Housekeeping and other dirty secrets

Send us a textHere's today's listener letter:One thing I realized pretty quickly during the pandemic is how much I was... more

15 Nov 2021 · 11 minutes
14. When your donations aren't stacking up

Send us a textToday's letter is about donations that aren't quite stacking up. Here's the letter:I feel like I donate... more

10 Nov 2021 · 6 minutes
13. Why we shouldn't worry about a charity's admin expenses

Send us a textHere's today's letter:How do I find charities that have low administrative overhead expenses?Let's begin by discussing a... more

07 Nov 2021 · 6 minutes
12. For busy people looking for socially responsible investments

Send us a textToday's letter is about how to find socially responsible investments if you are a busy investor. Here's... more

25 Oct 2021 · 7 minutes
11. Moved into a gentrifying area? Now what?

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13. Why we shouldn't worry about a charity's admin expenses
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Send us a textHere's today's letter:How do I find charities that have low administrative overhead expenses?Let's begin by discussing a less common... more