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Ethical Investing is Gaining Popularity

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For example, in 2005 General Electric (NYSE:GE) launched Ecomagination, representing a commitment to produce technology that reduces energy consumption and waste. The move paid off as GE reported $10 billion in revenues from the line in 2005 and projects $20 billion in annual sales by 2010. Starting your own organization.

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What Is National Financial Literacy Month?

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The number of personal bankruptcy filings reached 1,500,000 in 2010, the highest number since 2005, and in 2011, the percentage of total consumer filings increased from 2010 (according to the National Bankruptcy Research Center). Your children know that you are saving money. Then you are not included in the statistics listed above.

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Going Green at Work

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Green business has been described as a long-term approach by a corporation to achieve a balance between business priorities and environmental, economic and social responsibilities. These strategies are aimed at preserving the natural environment while looking at how the business operations will impact economic and social issues.

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