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It is officially 2009.  I don’t know how long it’s going to take me to get used to typing 2009 instead of 2008, but if the previous years are any indication, it should be sometime around April when it officially sinks into my mind that we did in fact, progress to a new year.  That said, I’d be lying if I said 2008 was a great year when it came to most of the nation’s finances.  The truth is, it hurt, bad, and now we need to do something about it.  The good news is, there are ways to invest to make more of the green, while staying green at the very same time.  That’s right, Green Investing!

I’m not going to lie, I’m not the best person to turn to when it comes to investing your money.  I suppose that’s why I’m writing a Green Blog on how to save the environment instead of a blog on how to earn enough money to buy a Lear jet.  That said, I just found a pretty awesome article that is packed with some helpful tips to help you invest in Green this 2009.  I know it takes green to make green, but the time is now and the fruit is ripe if you’re willing to jump in.  That said, there are some rules…according to the article:

“First, resurrect the old rules: Do your homework. Don’t invest money you can’t afford to lose, and don’t put all your money into any one sector…Throughout the economy, companies large and small are champing at the bit to advertise themselves as green — and cash in on what many believe will be a revolution in energy, household products and other areas…”

It is no secret that the world of Going Green is a tough one to crack.  Toyota makes Hybrids, yes, but they also make SUV’s, what to do?  Research, that’s what.  Take time, look into companies that say something to you personally and if you love the message, get behind it.  The bottom line is, there are a lot of companies looking to do a lot of good for the environment; investing in them can mean a lot more than just money in your wallet, it could mean years on this planet.

Check out the article, and if you have any Green investing tips, sound off, we’d love to hear them!

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