Tag: Taxes

Learn How To Take Advantage of the Inflation Reduction Act — Part I with Pooja Khosla (Ep. 92)

Learn How To Take Advantage of the Inflation Reduction Act — Part I with Pooja Khosla (Ep. 92)

If you’re a small business owner looking to contribute towards combating climate change while also strengthening your business, make sure to stream this week’s episode of Deep Impact Investing with Pooja Khosla, the Chief Innovation Officer at Entelligent.

This week, Pooja shares five ways small businesses can utilize government incentives under the Inflation Reduction Act to go green. Through her discussion on ‘greenflation’ and why it matters for our economy, Pooja emphasizes the value of proactively protecting our planet (as individuals and as businesses).

By providing practical suggestions, such as switching to renewable energy and investing in green technology, learn the strategies you need to take advantage of tax breaks while making positive environmental changes.

Pooja discusses:

  • Ways her article covers the Inflation Reduction Act and its benefits for small businesses
  • The government incentives for going green
  • What’s ‘greenflation’ and how it’s impacting our economy
  •  Five changes small businesses can make to benefit from the Inflation Reduction Act
  • And more!

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About Our Guest:

Dr. Pooja Khosla is the Chief Innovation Officer at Entelligent. Dr. Khosla is an econometrician and data scientist with extensive experience in data analysis, predictive modeling, econometrics, statistics, microfinance, and mutual fund analysis. 

Dr. Khosla is one of the inventors of the patented Smart Climate® technology. She brings her international background in finance, academia, predictive modeling, and statistical software platforms to the company, leading product and client development. 

She has published articles and papers in trade journals, including Pensions & Investments, CFA NYC, and Morning Consult.

Change Not Charity: Charitable Giving For Climate Change with Jack Chellman (Ep. 80)

Change Not Charity: Charitable Giving For Climate Change with Jack Chellman (Ep. 80)

The traditional process for giving money to charity can leave people feeling skeptical, but when it comes to donating to charities for climate change, applying a “fund management” approach can be the solution that makes a difference. 

In this episode, Jack Chellman, the head of strategy and communications at the Global Returns Project, joins Kimberly Griego-Kiel to talk about the company’s Global Returns Portfolio. Jack explains how this portfolio works as a diverse, effective, and scalable not-for-profit tool designed to regenerate the planet and protect the environment. 

Jack discusses:

  • Types of charitable giving 
  • Ways the Global Returns Project works to support climate change with not-for-profit organizations to curate investments (not for financial return)
  • The 3 UN Sustainable Development Goals this organization targets
  • Ways individual investors can get involved and the role of taxes when it comes to charitable giving 
  • The difference between donating stocks and cash 
  • And more!

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  • Organization Name: The Global Returns Project Limited
  • Charity Number: 1186683

Connect with Kimberly Griego-Kiel:

About Our Guest:

With a background in journalism and social advocacy, Jack Chellman transitioned to environmental work out of concern for issues of intersectional climate justice. A Marshall Scholar, Jack holds an MPhil in Political Thought and Intellectual History from the University of Cambridge. He also earned an MSc with distinction in Media, Power, and Public Affairs from Royal Holloway, University of London.

54. 2021 Year-End Planning With Kimberly Griego-Kiel and Johann Klaassen

54. 2021 Year-End Planning With Kimberly Griego-Kiel and Johann Klaassen

Yes, it’s that time of the year already. It’s time to think about year-end planning! 

To kick-start your year-end planning, join Kimberly Griego-Kiel and Johann Klaassen for this information-packed episode as they discuss why a yearly plan is so important for your finances. With rules constantly changing, find out the benefits of having review sessions with your financial advisor to ensure you are not being penalized. 

Plus, discover why early retirement planning is your ticket to becoming financially free in the future!

Kimberly and Johann discuss:

  • How to make the most out of your retirement account
  • Efficient ways to save on taxes
  • The two certain things in life
  • Reasons to have a will in place
  • And more!

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About Johann Klaassen:

As Horizons Sustainable Financial Services’ Executive Vice President and Chief Investment Officer, Johann supports investors who focus their efforts on environmental, social, and corporate governance issues. He also helps clients vote with their dollars for a positive transformation of our economy and society toward a socially just and environmentally sustainable world.