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Sound Money for September 20, 2003
 Socially responsible investing
How can you make an impact on the lives of people on the other side of the globe? One way is to invest in socially responsible funds. Stephanie Curtis talks to social investing pioneer Amy Domini about her fund's strategy and how you can make money while sticking to your values. (Sep 20, 2003)
The origin of companies
Did you know that before the mid-19th century, you had to go to the government if you had a great idea for a company? The government had to approve the company, and they could take it over whenever they wanted. So how did modern publicly traded, limited liability corporations get started? Chris Farrell speaks to one of the authors of The Company: A Short History of a Revolutionary Idea. (Sep 20, 2003)
Don't put all your money in one basket
Whether you're a risk-taker or a conservative investor, you should have both stocks and fixed-income investments in your portfolio, no matter your time horizon. Our in-house investment expert Erica Whittlinger says there are studies to prove that putting some money in stocks is always a better strategy than putting all your assets in bonds. (Sep 20, 2003)
Innovative way to travel
If you've had to travel by air lately, you know it's a hassle. Flights are crowded and expensive, there are long waits at security, and if you're flying coach, forget about any amenities. Humorist Dale Connelly says he wasn't surprised to hear about the man who decided to ship himself from New York to Texas in a crate. (Sep 20, 2003)
Listener questions for September 20, 2003
Chris Farrell answers listener questions about buying a house with a credit card, how stay-at-home mothers should save for retirement, assets under management fees, paying for college, variable universal life as a retirement vehicle, and investing a windfall. (Sep 20, 2003)
 Support American workers through education
The jobless recovery and the move of white collar service jobs overseas have Americans worrying about the future of work in the U.S. Chris Farrell says that while it's natural for protectionist feelings to enter policy discussions, protectionism is not the answer. (By Chris Farrell on Sep 20, 2003)
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