Green Money: How to Reduce Waste, Build Wealth, and Create a Better Future for All
- 3h 8m
- Kara Perez
- John Wiley & Sons (US)
- 2025
Discover the path to a wealthier, more sustainable future
Green Money: How to Reduce Waste, Build Wealth, and Create a Better Future for All is a startlingly insightful and compelling book that redefines personal finance through the twin lenses of environmental sustainability and community, offering actionable steps to not only improve your financial health but also make a positive impact on the planet.
Kara Perez, a visionary in sustainable personal finance, shares her unique approach to breaking free from outdated financial advice, demonstrating how you can achieve a fulfilling life that values community, sustainability, and financial well-being. Filled with real-world anecdotes, cutting-edge research, and hands-on money exercises, this book equips you with the tools needed to take immediate action towards a brighter, greener future.
You'll explore topics like:
- How to navigate the challenges of thrifting, tackle eco-anxiety, invest ethically, and engage in environmental justice, all while securing your financial future
- How overconsumption and reliance on fossil fuels became the norm and how we can find practical alternatives that work better for us and the planet
- Why systems, and not individuals, are the real problem
Ideal for young professionals, growing families, entrepreneurs, small business owners, and financial planners alike, Green Money is more than a book—it's a movement towards integrating financial success with environmental stewardship. Join Kara Perez in transforming how you think about money and take the first step towards building wealth and creating a better future for all.
About the Author
KARA PEREZ is a Massachusetts-based financial entrepreneur and first-generation American. She is the Founder of Bravely Go, an organization that helps women take control of their financial lives. She is a recognized and respected member of the feminist and sustainable personal finance community.
In this Book
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Introduction
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Why Care?
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Question Systems, Don’t Blame People
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Sustainable Spending + Rethinking Consumer Culture
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Your Sustainable Lifestyle and The Solidarity Economy
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How To Build Yourself a Soup Swap
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Sustainable Investing and How to Beat Financial Emotional Overload
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Greenwashing: What To Look for And How to Avoid It
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Environmental Justice for All
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Power To the People
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Epilogue
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References
