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By James Frazier Recently, I went on a business trip to meet with current and potential clients.  Perhaps not surprisingly, among all the topics that came up in conversation, one theme consistently stood out: People’s incomes are getting squeezed by … Continue reading

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Natural Investments’ Michael Kramer and James Frazier were the featured speakers at a recent event co-sponsored by several Maui organizations, on the topic of “Green Business and Investing Locally.”  The wide-ranging presentation received detailed coverage in the Maui Weekly, and … Continue reading

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Our very own James Frazier is a movie star!  Well, maybe he’s not the only one who can point to an online video with pride, but we’re excited to see him sharing his great work as part of a vibrant … Continue reading

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By James Frazier If you believe that positive change in the world must include fundamental changes in our economy and how we do business, and if you believe that the most power we have to affect real change lies right … Continue reading

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By James Frazier Having recently returned from SRI in the Rockies, the annual conference for the socially responsible investing industry, I’m eager to report on a topic that generates more energy and excitement each year: Impact Investing. While it might … Continue reading

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By James Frazier If the current economic paradigm were a person, he would be someone we’ve known long and well. He believes that the world economy only goes in one direction: up. Any setbacks are viewed as temporary and are … Continue reading

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By James Frazier Right now, around the country, groups of citizens both small and large are reclaiming their money as a force for positive social change.  Whether as natural investors, local currency groups, the Slow Money Alliance, or others, this … Continue reading

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By James Frazier The Earth. A scintillating, heavenly blue orb with conditions miraculously ideal for abundant life. Not until just a few decades ago were we able to behold images of our small jewel of a planet, alone in the … Continue reading

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by James Frazier This article first appeared in the October 2009 edition of the Natural Investing newsletter Much of the controversy over the health care proposals in front of Congress has swirled around their cost.  Reform opponents claim that expensive … Continue reading

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By James Frazier No matter how this economic crisis turns out, it is already assured a very prominent place in our memories. It’s not just the endless parade of scary headlines announcing precipitous market declines, massive government bailouts, skyrocketing unemployment, … Continue reading

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