March 28, 2024

		

Guest Commentary


| Monday, February 19th, 2024

Guest commentary: Why I helped form the California Central Coast Black Resiliency Fund

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By Richard Beswick Most people who know me know that I hate talking about myself, but today I’d like to make an exception.   As a child growing up in the inner city of south Minneapolis, I never questioned my parents’ position in society or why we lived where we lived. I came to expect no Read More →

| Sunday, February 11th, 2024

Guest commentary: Sometimes you get what you pay for

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By John Grace Now that we are free from 2023 let’s do what it takes to manifest more, starting in 2024. You too can retire more decadent with a good mix of direction, behavioral adjustments, and consistent professional attention. Due to people making New Year’s resolutions, it’s common for gyms to experience a surge of Read More →

| Friday, February 9th, 2024

Guest commentary: Consider impact investing to make more of a statement

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By Tom Washing Over the past fifteen years, a new investment class has emerged, and its momentum is accelerating — impact investing.  Impact investing comprises investments made to generate social impact as well as realistic financial returns.  Examples include companies whose products or services address today’s most unrelenting challenges in healthcare, the environment, climate change, Read More →

| Monday, February 5th, 2024

Guest commentary: This is what happens to home prices and rents when people dying outpaces people buying

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By John Grace Everyone knows that interest rates, location, and inventory drive the conventional wisdom on the housing market.  Let’s challenge what we think we know with George Patton’s sage observation, “If everybody is thinking alike, then somebody isn’t thinking.” Dent Research makes the future very clear.  “This will be a worldwide real estate crash Read More →

| Tuesday, January 30th, 2024

Guest commentary: How small-time investors can get into real estate, even if they can’t afford a home

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By Sam Shvartsmann There’s no doubt that Southern California — and the nation more broadly — is facing a housing affordability crisis. Real estate prices and mortgage rates have soared since the start of the pandemic.  Despite a recent dip in mortgage rates and housing prices, buying a home remains out of reach for many.  Read More →

| Monday, January 29th, 2024

Guest commentary: Affordable housing is a foundation for strong communities 

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By Jeff Eckles In the heart of our community lies a crucial concern that directly impacts the well-being of all our citizens — affordable housing.  As the CEO of the SLO County Housing Trust Fund, a non-profit affordable housing revolving loan fund, I want to share the significance of this challenge and advocate for its Read More →

| Saturday, January 20th, 2024

Guest commentary: Being a friendly neighbor to elderly people in your community is vital

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By Tammy Glenn More than 10,000 Americans are turning 65 every day. America has more people over the age of 85 than under the age of five. This socioeconomic shift impacts employees, families and neighborhoods.  Investing in volunteer caregiving could not be more critical than it is right now.  Forty years ago, the writing was Read More →