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Is “HIP” Investing Right For You?

Finance
Published August 11, 2011 at 6:53 pm No Comments

How your investment portfolio can do good for your wallet and the planet

 

It’s HIP to do good. It’s even better to make a profit while doing good. This is the philosophy behind HIP Investor, an investment advisor based on the belief that forming your investment portfolio around its “human impact” can also bring a comfortable return in the form of profits.

The HIP (Human Impact + Profit) idea is the brainchild of R. Paul Herman, CEO and founder of HIP Investor. [...]

New Life for Older Homes

Building and Architecture Finance Lifestyle Professionals
Published November 10, 2009 at 12:34 pm No Comments

If you’re in the market for a greener home, you’ve got plenty of obvious options, from purchasing new construction with LEED certification to designing your own house from the ground up. Still, a new home isn’t always the most practical or appealing, and there are steps you can take to green the process even when considering a traditional real estate purchase.

First, keep in mind the major ecological factors in choosing a home. If it’s in a climate that must be [...]

BMW Eco-Credit Makes Green Luxury More Affordable

Finance Lifestyle Transportation
Published July 26, 2009 at 1:58 pm 1 Comment

Diesel luxury driving is seeing a new eco side that is improving fuel efficiency while minimizing emissions. The sleek and powerful Mercedes BlueTEC series has given SUV lovers a sense of green hope. Now BMW is joining the ranks with the diesel sipping, ultra clean 3-series – and a $4,500 eco credit brings affordability into the picture as well.

BMW 3-Series Enters US Roads with Style
BMW’s diesel models have been available in Europe for more than 15 years. [...]