samjulien {finance+tech+socialjustice}

Hi, I'm Sam. I like to help people with money, web 2.0, and social justice awareness. I have a dream of using the social media space to help people in both little ways (wheelchair ramps down the road) and big ways (ending human trafficking). Here you can read, watch, and listen to my thoughts on all three.
Posts tagged investing

Kiplinger's: The 7 Top Funds for Ethical Investing 

In a recent reader poll conducted by Kiplinger’s, 87% responded with “Somewhat” or “Never” to the question, “Do ethical, moral, or social factors influence your investing?”  What about you?

The Biggest Opportunity for Young People in Money

Welcome to the new Humble Beginnings series of posts and/or videos about finance.

I was originally going to title this post “The Biggest Mistake Young People Make with Money,” but I thought that sounded too negative.  Oh, and please note: “young people” includes myself, and can really include anyone with 20+ years before retirement.

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Young can benefit from a Roth IRA - washingtonpost.com 

The Disciplined Investor - BESPy AWARDS 

Great resource on researching investments.  Andrew Horowitz lists the best investment sites, blogs, podcasts, and educational resources.  Enjoy.

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