http://marcsussman.com/ Socially Responsible Investing on Marc Sussman's Money Message en-us http://marcsussman.com/imgs_home/money_message_small.jpg http://marcsussman.com/ 50 43 http://www.marcsussman.com/ga/sa_summer08.php#debtrelief In this episode of the Money Message we ask Bob Manning, author of Credit Card Nation, debt expert and developer of the Responsible Debt Relief program, about his program to evaluate borrowers creditworthiness, and restore some responsibility to a system sorely in need of it. It is currently being used to help lenders in 25 states, and its growing. http://www.marcsussman.com/ga/sa_summer08.php#clearsky Ezra Green, founder of Clear Sky Solar Energy, joins us today to discuss the future of commercial and residential solar power. http://www.marcsussman.com/ga/sa_summer08.php#rtdalumni What do Norwegian fishing villages, and American animal shelters have in common? They’re both victims of the widening subprime mortgage crisis. In this episode of the Money Message we’ll talk about how the impact spreads and affects us in ways we never considered. http://www.marcsussman.com/ga/sa_summer08.php#theclimateproject Al Gore's "An Inconvenient Truth" has been prophetic and timely to a degree no one could have imagined. Over 2000 presenters, trained by Al Gore, travel the world, spreading the word of sustainability, and energy efficiency. Paul Reale lends his considerable knowledge to this edition of the Money Message. http://www.marcsussman.com/ga/sa_summer08.php#roundtablediscussion Marc Sutton, our roving Minneapolis reporter covers the Obama celebration, long awaited. We look forward to Mark’s future contributions. Plus, our in-studio round table discussion. http://www.marcsussman.com/ga/sa_summer08.php#thegreenopiaguide Like many of us, it was a personal journey that led Gay Brown down this path - she has created a guide to a green, healthy lifestyle. Her physical challenges (history of asthma), and her child’s special needs found her in search of alternatives in what we need and use every day – from restaurants and dry cleaners, to yes- investment advisors. We are privileged to be featured in the guide, and offer it as part of our Money Message new client goody bag! http://www.marcsussman.com/ga/sa_summer08.php#killowattours Stewart Valentine is an associate of Marc’s through Progressive Asset Management. PAM, a pioneer financial services firm representing SRI (socially responsible investment), is celebrating its 20th anniversary. Not a new kid on green investment block. Stewart is active in coordinating private equity placements for PAM in progressive energy (solar, biofuels, wind), and is a veteran with a lot to contribute. http://www.marcsussman.com/ga/sa_summer08.php#livefromthegogreenexpo Have you been wondering how to go green? Well wonder no more! Marc takes you on a tour of New York’s Go Green Expo. EarthWorm Drain Cleaner, Mr. Ellie-Pooh (elephant dung paper) Zipcar (have a car only when you need it). It’s a new world, folks and are entrepreneurs who are starting and setting trends. Marc interviews Marci Zaroff, the woman who coined the term 'eco-fashion' … she is still fighting to make fair labor and sustainability the standard in textiles. http://www.marcsussman.com/ga/sa_summer08.php#newsdissector Danny Schecter, kown as the “News Dissector” shines his investigative light on the politics of oil, energy, taxation, credit and debt. He offers up a critical commentary of the upcoming election. There is no end to the problems in sight, but perhaps this “Money Message” can help us put the pain in perspective.