Comments on: Investing Idea: Micro Loans to the Poverty-Stricken

By: My Personal Finance Goals 2008: Ethical Investing | Quick Loan Finder

My Personal Finance Goals 2008: Ethical Investing | Quick Loan Finder — Thu, 10 Jan 2008 23:36:33 +0000

[...] is more ethical investing. There are a variety of ethical investing opportunities these days from micro loans to alternative energy and [...]

By: Doing Some Good in the World with Micro Loans - Mortgage News - Banks.com

Doing Some Good in the World with Micro Loans - Mortgage News - Banks.com — Thu, 11 Oct 2007 13:41:19 +0000

[...] the secondary market (which is practically bust now anyway). I’m referring to what are known as micro loans. Micro loans are small amounts of money (as little as $25) that you loan to people who need it in [...]

By: miranda

miranda — Thu, 27 Sep 2007 12:13:20 +0000

It would be great if industry groups got involved, or if more people knew about it. You don’t even have to loan the whole amount. Some programs allow you to “invest” as little as $25. What I love about this sort of thing is that helping others in no way detracts from your own wealth.

By: DaddyDear » Blog Archive » Banker to the Poor

DaddyDear » Blog Archive » Banker to the Poor — Thu, 27 Sep 2007 09:17:26 +0000

[...] an interesting post on micro loan that linked to Grameen Bank, a bank that provides tiny loans to “the poorest of [...]

By: Mark Herpel

Mark Herpel — Wed, 26 Sep 2007 22:19:12 +0000

Thanks for that post, what a great idea. Its the first I’ve heard of this and worth checking out. I might even be nice if ‘industry’ groups did the same type of program. Hmmm. Thanks again.
Mark