- $15
How to Divest: Ethical Investing & Banking
- Started May 15, 2024 at 7:00 PM EDT
For those who do not want to profit from war and climate destruction—
—but who also want to take care of themselves financially. Because you're allowed to want to take care of yourself financially! (And because you know that poverty is also a system of control under capitalism.)
It's true—our 401ks are default invested in companies that profit from war and climate destruction. Big banks invest in fossil fuels, weapons manufacturers, and in foreign governments engaging in human rights abuses.
It can all feel helpless, but luckily, there are "more" ethical strategies and easy swaps you can make.
This will be a hearty and honest discussion about investing and money within our flawed capitalist system. Cut through the noise and confusion and learn about the decisions that really matter.
Covered in this workshop:
How to invest free from weapons and oil
Making decisions that are both financially and ethically good
Greenwashing and the real impact of ESG investing—does it work?
How to find a less evil bank
A discussion of the broader divestment movement's goals & what's happening on college campuses
All proceeds will be donated to relief efforts in Palestine
I will donate the total amount received for this workshop (minus processing fees) to Pal Gaza / The Sanabel Team, a mutual aid organization on the ground in Gaza.
UPDATE: Over $16,000 has been donated as of August 1, 2024. Although I will continue to make generous personal donations, I will not be accounting for purchases of this recording after August 1st, 2024.
Meet Your Teacher!
Hi, I'm Amanda! You may know me as @dumpster.doggy on the internet.
My business is called Invested Development, and my aim is to make investing education accessible and fun. If you have felt left out of important conversations about money and investing, my work is for you!
After graduating with degrees in economics and communications, I went to work in investment management. I did this for about 6 and a half years. My primary role was called "investment counselor;" I was the person in direct communication with our high-net-worth clients, relaying portfolio strategy and answering all investing-related questions, on the spot, every day. To do this, I earned my Series 65 license, which is legally required for anyone acting as an investment adviser and providing recommendations.
But helping rich men get richer? Yeah, that was never going to be my life's calling. And now, with my business, Invested Development, I've taught over 20,000 students—mostly women—how to invest.
Can't make it live?
All good! You'll receive the recording. But I strongly encourage you to make some time in your calendar and show up live. In addition to tangible strategies, I hope that being together makes us all feel a little less alone.