News Details (Posted: February 26, 2007):

Green investments let you put you money where your mind is

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Janice Petty recycles, buys and grows organic food and votes in every election. But these actions only can create small changes in society, she says.

To create some lasting change, it’s about money.

So when Petty invests her money in the stock market, she’s careful about where those dollars go — only to socially responsible companies that promote sustainability of resources.

“The market responds to the dollar,” Petty said. “Speak with your dollars.”

To do so Petty turns to Tom Moser, a retired Oro Valley schoolteacher who doubles as a certified financial planner. For the past 15 years he has focused on building custom investment portfolios for clients who want their social values reflected in their investments.

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Source: www.explorernews.com