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Podcast: Financially Intentional
Episode: Making Every Dollar Count: CDFIs and Socially Responsible Saving - Expert Edition Episode 39 (Classic Episode)
Description: Send us Fan MailWe 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...