Making Every Dollar Count: CDFIs and Socially Responsible Saving - Expert Edition Episode 39 (Classic Episode)

We are back with another heavy hitter from our ESG series with Certified Financial Planner Marie Thomasson, where we discuss the concept of Community Development Investment Funds (CDFIs) as a responsible way to save money. The unique benefits of CDFIs is that they are specialty credit unions closely tied to specific communities and demographics. These institutions offer loans and banking services to populations that often face financial challenges, such as low-income individuals and marginalized groups. We share our personal stories on how CDFIs work and why they are crucial in addressing systemic financial disparities. By choosing CDFIs, you can ensure your money directly supports your communities while avoiding predatory lending practices.

About Our Guest:
Marie Thomasson, CFP® is a financial advisor for progressive women. Marie started her journey with a prestigious internship in asset management after studying Applied Mathematics at UCLA. It turned into 13 long years, overseeing over six billion dollars in bonds for pension funds, institutions, and banks. The experience left her with a deep skillset, and a deeper longing to be free of an industry saturated in privilege, misogyny, and self-interest.
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