"Green" and socially responsible investing

These days, it seems like everyone is trying to be more socially aware. Our social beliefs affect our everyday behaviors, which for some, means protecting our environment by recycling, bringing your own bags to the grocery store, or driving a hybrid vehicle.

For others, being socially aware might mean giving up meat and shunning fur and leather products.

But social beliefs are not limited to consumer spending; they can also apply to investing and money management. How can you extend your social ideals to your portfolio? Can you invest with your conscience and still make money?

The Morningstar Investment Research Center has published a brand-new guide to help answer those questions. Topics include:

• Going beyond the hype of green investing
• Carbon regulation
• Energy investing in a carbon-conscious America
• Can you build an excellent socially responsible portfolio?

The title of the guide is "Green" and Socially Responsible Investing and is available for you to view and/or download.

Morningstar Investment Research Center is great tool for new and veteran investors. It's chock full of unbiased analyst reports, tools for evaluating your portfolio, and lessons on how to invest. The best part is that it's free to all valid library cardholders! Begin now or learn more.