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Michael Hiltzik: The GOP's war on green investing is bad for the climate — and investors

That was quite the bill of particulars that Mark Brnovich and Doug Peterson laid against BlackRock, the world's largest money management firm, back in August.

Los Angeles Times

Vanguard quits clean energy group after 13 states complain

One week after 13 Republican state attorneys general asked federal energy officials to consider blocking Vanguard Group from buying utility stocks because of its relationships with anti-coal and anti-natural gas activists, the Malvern, Pennsylvania-based investment giant has pulled out of an international group committed to reducing net greenhouse gas emissions…

The Philadelphia Inquirer

Joseph N. DiStefano: 13 pro-fossil fuel states seek to block Vanguard utility buys, cite ties to green ‘activism’

Vanguard Group, the investment giant whose offices in Malvern, Pennsylvania, have been targeted by environmentalists demanding it pressure companies to stop burning carbon fuels, now faces backlash from states who say its efforts to address climate change threaten investment profits for pension funds and other clients.

The Philadelphia Inquirer

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Florida divests from BlackRock

Last week, the state of Florida, at the direction of Governor Ron DeSantis (R) and State Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Jimmy Patronis, became the latest state to divest funds from BlackRock over its sustainability and ESG policies:

Ballotpedia

Donor-advised funds offer a charitable way to harvest a tax break and are growing in popularity

After charities experienced a gangbuster year in 2021 with record donations, philanthropic experts say that charitable giving is likely to plateau or decline this year after the stock market's prolonged downturn.

The Philadelphia Inquirer

Investment giant fined for greenwashing

Vanguard Australia has been fined for describing investments in cigarette and tobacco sales in potentially misleading ways.

AAP

Superannuation is no gamble – and there is no place for crypto

So would you like to gamble with your superannuation savings? Go down to the casino and put it all on red?

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401(k) hardship withdrawals reach all-time highs. Here are 3 alternatives to borrowing

A rising inflation rate has led to an increase in the amount of retirement savers who are borrowing from their 401(k)s early.

Fortune

6 reasons to consider delaying your retirement

If you’ve been dreaming of retirement since you entered the workforce, you might have a certain idea of what it looks like when you’re no longer working. But there’s a chance you might not start retirement when you thought you would, perhaps due to circumstances beyond your control.

Tribune News Service

2 ways to prioritize health & financial needs when considering a career change, from the head of global total rewards for one of the world's leading asset managers

As head of Vanguard Global Total Rewards since 2019, I’ve seen the value that a range of employee benefits can have in managing mental health issues, becoming a parent, or embarking on retirement.

Fortune

How to successfully invest in a down market

Don’t let emotions guide you and stick to investing based on your own needs.

Fortune

Economy and Society, October 25, 2022: Missouri latest state to divest BlackRock funds over ESG

Economy and Society is Ballotpedia’s weekly review of the developments in corporate activism; corporate political engagement; and the Environmental, Social, and Corporate Governance (ESG) trends and events that characterize the growing intersection between business and politics.

Ballotpedia

Think retirement is out of reach? Here's what you need to know

The pandemic caused tectonic shifts in the job market as workers young and old quit and searched for something better — in their work or in their life. According to the Pew Research Center, a little more than half of adults ages 55 and older had ditched the grind by…

Los Angeles Times

Quakers protest Vanguard climate policy at its headquarters in Pennsylvania, while others bemoan 'woke' Wall Street

Eight Quaker climate activists were arrested Wednesday after protesting at Vanguard's main headquarters in Malvern, Pennsylvania. The group sought a meeting with the investment company's stewardship executive, while drawing focus to the firm's record on environmental issues.

The Philadelphia Inquirer

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The Guardian - US

Indigenous leaders urge businesses and banks to stop supporting deforestation

Amazon ecosystem is on verge of collapse, leaders tell brands such as Apple and Tesla as UN gathers in New York

Ballotpedia

Economy and Society, September 13, 2022: Former Attorney General highlights recent state action against ESG

Benzinga

Vanguard Forecasts The Next 10 Years: 65% Chance Of Recession, Bet On Value Stocks

The Vanguard Group is projecting an annualized return of between 4.1% and 6.1% for U.S. stocks over the next ten years, with value stocks beating those returns.

The Independent UK

2022 MTV VMAs: Taylor Swift seen flawlessly rapping all the words to Nicki Minaj’s ‘Super Bass’

Minaj received the Michael Jackson Video Vanguard Award

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Endo, a PA opioid maker, files for bankruptcy with billions in debt

Endo International, one of the nation's larger opioid makers and with U.S. headquarters in Malvern, filed for bankruptcy protection in Manhattan on Tuesday, beset by $9.5 billion in total debt and threatened by thousands of opioid lawsuits.

Tribune News Service

Socially responsible investing 2022: How to get started in 6 steps

If you want to put your dollars into causes you care about, one of the easiest ways to get started is through socially responsible investing. The strategy prioritizes financial return with the caveat that the money is invested to fuel positive change in three key areas: environmental, social and corporate…

Benzinga

Is Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF (VIG) A Strong ETF Right Now?

Making its debut on 04/21/2006, smart beta exchange traded fund Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF (ETF:VIG) provides investors broad exposure to the Style Box - Large Cap Blend category of the market. What Are Smart Beta ETFs?

Kiplinger

Best Bond Funds to Buy

The best bond funds provide income and stability for investors and are worthy additions to any well-balanced portfolio.

The Guardian - UK

What’s really behind the failure of green capitalism?

The UK is witnessing extreme temperatures, prompting public outcry. Yet new proposals to counter this are coming up short, says incoming Common Wealth director Adrienne Buller

The Guardian - UK

Lord Trimble obituary

Unionist politician who was one of the architects of the Good Friday agreement and served as the first minister of Northern Ireland

Bangkok Post

A woman in a man's world

US R&B legend Big Mama Thornton is one of the forgotten "originators", to use Dr John's term for Professor Longhair, of rock'n'roll. The late Alabama native, who died almost exactly 38 years ago on July 25, 1984, recorded the first version of Leiber and Stoller's Hound Dog in 1952. After…

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