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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. Selling shares of chronic violators.

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Stay the Course Financially

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personal saving rate bottomed out at around 1% in the third quarter of 2005. Although some findings indicate that savers are born, not made, you are in charge. During the long 7 years since the crisis, many people lost jobs and houses. Even today, many are still unemployed or underemployed. ” The tired of scrimping effect.