Michael Richardson of Rivers & Mountains GreenFaith will lead an interactive conversation on how to move your personal finances from funding fossil fuel extraction, production and distribution… and instead direct your bank deposits, insurance premiums, and investment portfolios to fund local businesses and farms, affordable housing, and development of renewable clean energy.
#1 Personal Banking: If you bank with Chase, Citi, Wells Fargo, Bank of America, TD Bank, U.S. Bank or other major Wall Street banks, your money is being used to fund climate destruction. There are many local options that use your deposits to fund local ventures and not for fossil fuel projects. Learn how to find such regional and local community banks and credit unions.
#2 Credit Cards: If you have credit cards with Chase, Citi, Bank of America, Wells Fargo, Capital One, or Credit One, your money is being used to fund an economy dependent on fossil fuel rather than transitioning to renewable sources. Learn how to find a climate-friendly credit card.
#3 Home & Auto Insurance: If you insure your home and/or auto with Liberty Mutual, Travelers, All-State, GEICO, State Farm or other major insurance companies, then your money is being used to both insure and invest in the excavation, production and distribution of oil, tar sands, coal and gas. Learn how to find local, small insurance companies that do not insure nor invest in fossil fuel projects.
#4 Retirement Investments: Most financial institutions are complicit in the climate crisis. Asset managers – companies that people pay to manage and invest their money – are the world’s largest investors in fossil fuels. Learn about the funds you are investing in and the alternatives… and how to find an environmentally conscious financial advisor.
For the zoom link, call the library at 585-784-5300 or email [email protected]
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