Guest commentary: Home insurance is skyrocketing, but here’s what you can do about it
By Salena Bracamontes It’s become an all-too-common scenario for California homeowners. A letter arrives in the mail from your home insurance company informing you that your coverage won’t be renewed. You did nothing wrong. Maybe you’ve had the same insurance company for decades and never filed a claim. Yet now you’re faced with having to quickly Read More →
Guest commentary: New bill helps volunteers re-coop their charitable efforts
By Tammy Glenn Volunteers go the extra mile, but at what cost? The estimated value of a volunteer hour of service, according to the University of Maryland’s Do Good Institute is $33.49; up 5.3% from 2022. That’s $33.49 per hour that volunteers don’t actually pocket, but the value sends a loud and clear message — especially in the world Read More →
Guest commentary: Is a Master’s of Business Administration degree still worth it?
By Gerhard Apfelthaler & Vlad Vaiman Pursuing a Master of Business Administration (MBA) has long been considered one of the most effective ways for an early- or mid-career professional to boost their earnings potential. In recent years, however, the return on investment for graduate business education has been questioned. From concerned prospective students to the Read More →
Guest commentary: The adjunct philanthropist
By Gerhard Apfelthaler & Kelly Kimball Not too long ago, a respected British newspaper called adjunct professors the “fast food workers of the academic world.” Adjuncts, so the argument, are being exploited by institutions of higher education through teaching loads with long hours, low pay, and a lack of benefits. In the United States, adjunct instructors make Read More →
Guest commentary: HR audits are a must: here’s the speed-dating version
By Jonathan Light I conduct human resources audits with my clients regularly — a 120-point thrill ride for the uninitiated. The 2 1/2-hour exercise routinely uncovers issues the client did not know about that could open them up to legal exposure. Here is the “speed dating” version of the audit. See how well your business Read More →
Guest commentary: What Central Coast leaders can learn from an unorthodox football coach
By Ritch K. Eich Jim Harbaugh, the 2024 College Football Champion University of Michigan head football coach and now the head coach of the NFL Los Angeles Chargers, has fielded much criticism from opposing coaches, athletic directors, media pundits and others. Media reports describe him as intense, quirky, brash, erratic, unorthodox, abrasive, eccentric, and as Read More →
Guest commentary: Conquer the crashes
By John Grace I intend to do everything possible for investors to avoid being distressed sellers. Distressed selling occurs when an investor is forced to sell their assets at a significantly lower price than their actual value due to financial difficulties or market conditions. Instead, my efforts are to assist you in being well-prepared to Read More →
