Every year, Americans contribute hundreds of millions of dollars toward 401(k) and other retirement plans. Most of these plans allow the contributor to choose a series of mutual funds in which to invest their savings.

Sadly, the investor has no say — and often no idea — of which stocks sit in that fund. In many cases, the investor ends up unknowingly contributing to companies that are involved in practices that go against their personal morals and beliefs.

Nonprofit organization As You Sow helps investors who want to find ways to divest from those companies without having to opt-out of their retirement plans and employer contributions. Read Full Article - CardRates, March 27, 2020