If you are looking for an ethical ISA, or an ethical investment, but have yet to find an ISA that you feel is sufficiently secure or ethical, then look at this new offer from Legal & General.

Despite the credit crunch and a global recession, this Christmas we'll be swamped with offers, ads and invitations to buy more stuff.

But now there's a way to say enough and join a movement dedicated to reviving the original meaning of Christmas giving.

With the stockmarket at a five year low, you might be considering investing in an ISA or a unit trust. But if it's important for you to know that your money is invested in a socially responsible way, then Legal and General's Ethical Trust and ISA could be for you. Find out more about Legal and General's ethical ISA and ethical unit trust here

There has never been a better time to make your own beer - and its never been easier to make beer at home with the introdution of DIY beer kits from DIY Beer. Find out more about beer making and get you beer brewing starting kit here

A pioneering charity has launched a new initiative in the face of the credit crunch, to take loans from people who need a decent return on their income, and invest their money to help those in the developing world.

Opportunity International, the world's largest Christian microfinance organization, has announced the launch of OptINnow, a new initiative in the fight against global poverty. Based in the US, OptINnow connects people who want to make a difference with the working poor around the world who need small business loans to lift themselves out of poverty.

Christian Aid, one of the UK’s Leading development charities, has launched a new partnership with Exeter Friendly, a not-for-profit private medical care provider.

Our global village is in a state of crisis regarding so many issues, and it is very important to be aware of how to live ethically. Why not get a subscription to Ethical Living Magazine?

Before switching your car insurance you can now search a range of providers quickly and easily online for ethical and carbon neutral car insurance - saving money and the planet at the same time. The innovative eco car insurance is available through The Green Insurance Company which enables you to offest you carbon emissions.

Religious organisations already have a major stake in the global economy and can now shift decisively towards using their resources for ethical purposes and to redistribute wealth to the poor, a major group of faith investors says.

More and more people are choosing to cut out the middleman and sell their house privately.

Credit cards offering to donate small percentages of money to charity are becoming more and more popular with ethical shoppers, but recent research has revealed that some credit card providers are proving to be less generous than others. Those considering changing to a charity credit card are urged to use a site like uswitch to compare the terms and conditions of the charity credit cards on offer. Click here to find out more and change your credit card quickly and easily

A growing trend of more eco-conscious motorists is driving the demand for green car insurance, with more people changing their car insurance, although it still remains a niche market, Co-operative Insurance (CIS) has claimed. Click here to change or switch your car insurance online quickly and easily

It you want to do something good with your credit card then you might consider American Express RED.