Third Act Central hosts a series of interactive learning sessions every month on how to prevent your bank accounts, credit cards, home/auto insurance and investments from being used to finance the fossil fuel industry and instead fund local businesses, community housing, and development of renewable clean energy.
Banking: If you bank with Chase, Citi, Bank of America, Wells Fargo, TD Bank, U.S. Bank or another mega-bank, some of your money is likely being used to fund companies causing climate destruction. Learn how to find regional and local credit unions and community banks that use your deposits to fund local businesses and farms, build local housing, and invest in your community… and not fossil fuel projects. Simply put: Shop Local – Eat Local – Bank Local.
Credit Cards: If you have a credit card with one of the mega-banks, the money from transaction fees, annual fees, and interest on debt is fed into the money pipeline to finance fossil fuel companies. Learn how to find an alternative credit card.
Property Insurance: If you insure your home and/or auto with Liberty Mutual, Travelers, All-State, GEICO, State Farm or other major insurance companies, then some of your premium payment is likely being used to both insure and finance the excavation, production and distribution of oil, tar sands, coal and gas. Learn how to find mutual insurance companies that do not insure nor finance fossil fuel projects.
Investments: Large asset managers – companies that people pay to manage and invest their money – such as BlackRock, Vanguard, State Street, and Capital Group are the among the largest shareholders in fossil fuel companies on behalf of their clients. Learn about the mutual funds you are now investing in and how to find alternative investments… and learn how to find a financial advisor that shares your values.
The next 2 sessions will be on Monday May 11 and Monday June 8, 2026.