Socially responsible investing isn't just for hippies; it can make you money--provided you choose the right fund. Here are two of our favorite exchange-traded funds whose portfolios are geared toward the feature.

Finally, a use for Stirling Engines (maybe). And think about Xcel Energy's (NYSE: XEL) proposed grid maintenance fee for solar customers while enjoying a brew at a solar-powered beer festival.

Our journey through New World 3.0 begins right at home this week, the central point from which the global financial earthquake diffused its violent tremors.

A Wall Street chasm has swallowed up Lehman Brothers (NYSE: LEH), Merrill Lynch (NYSE: MER) and American International Group (NYSE: AIG).

And as of this writing, Morgan Stanley (NYSE: MS) is deep in talks with China’s government about selling another stake in the company. Singapore Investment Corp (GIC), the world’s second-biggest sovereign wealth fund (SWF), said it would consider Morgan Stanley if approached; the guess here is GIC might be more assertive in a hunt for Goldman Sachs (NYSE: GS).