Aligning Faith and Finances: A Guide to Biblically Responsible Investing
Release Date: 10/17/2024
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Aligning Faith and Finances: A Guide to Biblically Responsible Investing
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Unlock the secrets of faith-based investing with Deb Meyer in today's episode! Perfect for Christian and Catholic parents, this episode explores how to harmonize your financial goals with spiritual values. Discover the "avoid, engage, and embrace" framework and the Business 360 approach by Eventide, a leader in ethical investing. Learn about creating faith-based portfolios and explore top-tier companies like Eventide, Ave Maria, and Guidestone. Whether you're a seasoned investor or a newbie, this episode offers insights for values-driven investing. Episode Highlights * 0:02:53 -...
info_outline Unlock the secrets of faith-based investing with Deb Meyer in today's episode!
Perfect for Christian and Catholic parents, this episode explores how to harmonize your financial goals with spiritual values. Discover the "avoid, engage, and embrace" framework and the Business 360 approach by Eventide, a leader in ethical investing. Learn about creating faith-based portfolios and explore top-tier companies like Eventide, Ave Maria, and Guidestone. Whether you're a seasoned investor or a newbie, this episode offers insights for values-driven investing.
Episode Highlights
* 0:02:53 - 0:03:54 - Ethical Investing Strategies
* 0:08:29 - 0:09:27 - Sustainable Supply Chain & Environmental Preservation
* 0:12:09 - 0:13:45 - Faith-Based Investing in Financial Advisory Work
Links Mentioned -
Eventide Investments: eventideinvestments.com
Faith Driven Investor: faithdriveninvestor.org
Contact WorthyNest: worthynest.com/contact-us
Catholic Financial Planners Network: catholicfinancialplanners.com
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