Money Talks

Listeners discussed: how to choose an advisor http://moneytalks.mpbonline.org/episodes/money-talks-choosing-a-professionalWhy she didn't shop at a particular storeWhat is fiduciaryconsumer economyclimate changethank youfair tradeanuityDo you think about this before you make purchaes:Environmental impact of what you buy – single use vs reusableImpact of what it’s made from – petroleum products vs made from recycled materialsImpact of how it’s made – child labor vs army labor vs well paid workersWhere’s it’s made – USA vs over seasPackaging – incased in disposable material vs bulk and bring your own containerCompany that makes the product – social philosophy of CEO, politicians they endorseTreatment of animals – made of or tested onAre you willing to pay more for one item over another based-on Ethics?Want vs need. Are you buying on purpose or out of habit? Money stays with you or goes to a company that you may not agree with their philosophyRather than “buying” things new buy: Secondhand, Swap, Trade, Repurp