Guest commentary: Is your full calendar hiding a fragile business?
By Claudia Cordova Rucker A packed schedule, a growing client list, a bustling team: from the outside, this might look like success. But a busy schedule does not mean business health — it simply proves there is demand. A healthy practice can meet this demand while earning a fair profit, paying its owner a market Read More →
Guest commentary: Vanguard said what? The thrill is gone
By John Grace For decades, investors have been spoiled by one of the greatest wealth-building runs in history. The U.S. stock market has delivered roughly 10% annual returns over the past century, creating generations of believers in the gospel of “buy, hold, and don’t look down.” But now even the usually optimistic crowd at Vanguard Read More →
Guest commentary: The primaries are over, here’s to the losers
By Ross K. Goldberg I cast my first ballot in a presidential election in 1972. My candidate lost. Four years later, I voted for the other party. I lost again. In fact, in the 14 presidential elections in which I’ve voted, I have failed to even bat .500. Losing has taught me a lot Read More →
Guest commentary: Trust becoming more important in content-rich world
By Gillian Christie We are living in one of the most connected periods in history, yet many businesses are struggling more than ever to create meaningful connections with their audiences. Consumers are exposed to thousands of marketing messages every day across social media, advertising, email campaigns, news feeds, podcasts, and video platforms. Technology has made Read More →
Guest commentary: The Central Coast’s current commercial real estate market
By Mike Lopus Buyers across the Central Coast in 2026 are more cautious and selective, but they are still active. Capital remains deep, deals are getting done across all three counties, and well-located assets continue to attract competitive interest. What has changed is the underwriting discipline behind the bids. Higher borrowing costs, escalating insurance and Read More →
Guest commentary: A smarter approach to retirement plans
By Ana Ake For many business owners, offering a 401(k) or 403(b) plan is part of the benefits package — a necessary tool to attract and retain talent. What often gets overlooked is that sponsoring a retirement plan comes with significant fiduciary and regulatory responsibility. In today’s environment, that responsibility carries real risk. But it Read More →
Guest commentary: The AI jobs debate is missing the point
By Vlad Vaiman The conversation about artificial intelligence and employment has hardened into two opposing camps. Optimists promise a productivity renaissance — a future where AI handles the drudgework and humans are freed to do their best thinking. Pessimists warn of mass displacement, of entire professions rendered obsolete, of an economy that simply stops needing Read More →
