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Maybe you have long been on the recycling bandwagon, you eat seasonal and local foods, perhaps you even buy carbon offset credits to reduce your carbon footprint. But now you want to take the next step and go green with your energy usage, as well.

Whether you own a house or rent an apartment, there are several great options available for adopting renewable energy these days. Here’s a quick guide to the basic options – including what the costs look like and what benefits you may gain as a result.

In what seems like a move by the jewelry industry to extend “engagement season” (in other words, the increase in marriage proposals from Thanksgiving through Valentine’s Day), National Proposal Day is coming up. Taking place on Sunday, March 20th, it’s also International Day of Happiness. Perhaps there’s a connection?

Name: Christin Gomes

Alma Mater: University of Miami

By Day: Regional Integrated Marketing Specialist

SoFi Member since:  2015

San Francisco, CA February 29, 2016 – Modern finance company SoFi today announced Anshu Jain, former co-CEO of Deutsche Bank, has become an advisor to the firm. Jain, who joined Deutsche Bank in 1995, is also expected to join SoFi as a board member in the coming months.

The appointment comes on the heels of SoFi making significant progress toward becoming a primary money, career and relationship partner for financially responsible consumers. To date, it has funded more than $7 billion in mortgages, personal loans and student loan refinancing. In the Fall of 2015, the company added longstanding SEC Chairman Arthur Levitt as a board advisor and announced a $1 billion funding round led by SoftBank and existing investors.

“Anshu’s experience of having spent a lifetime in markets and his entrepreneurial business acumen have been the hallmarks of his career. As SoFi matures and accelerates our growth, we expect to greatly benefit from his considerable experience.” said Mike Cagney, SoFi co-founder and CEO. “I look forward to him joining as a board member in the coming months – his insights and relationships will prove to be invaluable to us.”

“It is a great pleasure to get involved with SoFi,” said Jain. “As a rapidly-growing leader in fintech, SoFi has become one of the most closely-watched and dynamic forces in this evolving sector. I have been hugely impressed by Mike and the entire team, and I very much look forward to making a positive contribution to the firm.”

About SoFi 

SoFi is a modern finance company taking an unprecedented approach to lending and wealth management.  We’ve replaced the impersonal, transactional bank experience with a long term partnership, enabling our members to realize the full potential of their money, careers and relationships. Our members constantly push the limits of what life has to offer. Whether looking to refinance their student loans, buy their dream home, or simply seek advice as they ascend in their careers, SoFi provides the best products and tools to match their ambitions and propel them to new levels of financial greatness. More information at SoFi.com

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If you’ve been watching the teaser ads for the Big Game this week, you may have seen SoFi’s new spot making the rounds. It was a big bet for a five-year old startup, made even bigger by the fact that we chose a somewhat provocative message—the idea that SoFi provides “great loans for great people.”

While the ad was praised by many for its humor, production quality and creativity, it didn’t take long for a few people to take offense. “The message couldn’t be less inclusive if it were produced by Marie Antoinette’s ad agency,” complained one fintech newsletter. “Don’t bank with us, says fintech bank,” jabbed another headline.