More than a well-intentioned proposition, investing for good can also be, well, a good investment. According to a recent study from Harvard Business Review, companies actively improving their environmental, social, and governance (ESG) practices exhibit better stock performance and profitability than their counterparts. “ESG investing has gone mainstream, and this is creating real opportunities for […]
Why do people go to a doctor? As well as we know our own health, we want the perspective and expertise of someone who has broad knowledge and deep experience. Often, even the most accomplished and successful people struggle with how to engage a financial professional. Whether you’re contemplating seeking professional guidance for the first […]
The days of scouring ads for your next role are over — 85 percent of jobs are now filled through networking. If you’ve been treating LinkedIn as your resume in digital form, it’s time to re-think your strategy. The professional networking platform is a universal database for search firms that is the very key to […]
Established families are often in a position to make charitable contributions or serve on boards for various causes. In the course of philanthropic activity, there are several key questions that a substantial donor should pose. 1. What is the goal of your current capital campaign? Often a family feels passionate about a particular cause — […]
The world’s population is expected to increase by as much as 33 percent by 2050. In a few decades, there may be an additional 2.5 billion consumers utilizing the same essential resources we depend on today. At the same time, demand for these resources is expected to rise at an even faster rate, as people […]
When it comes to the nonstop news stream around business and finance (and the political influences that often drive both), it’s hard to stay on top of all the stories that matter — to our country and to your bottom line. Here’s your cheat sheet to this week’s top business and finance headlines. The S&P […]
“Tell me a little about yourself.” It’s the bane of any interview — the kind of non-specific, open-ended request that can cause you to ramble and fidget. Job interviews can be stressful and subjective, and many interviewers can be untrained and unprepared. Luckily, there are ways to ensure that you remain confident and composed throughout […]
When it comes to the nonstop news stream around business and finance (and the political influences that often drive both), it’s hard to stay on top of all the stories that matter — to our country and to your bottom line. Here’s your cheat sheet to this week’s top business and finance headlines. Week in […]
In an effort to get to know our gubernatorial candidates — many of whom live right here in our community — we invited each of them to answer 11 pressing questions on everything from global warming to gun control. So far, four have responded: Democrats Daniel Biss, Bob Daiber, Chris Kennedy, and Robert Marshall. Here’s what […]
We sat down with Albert Flynn DeSilver to discuss his book “Writing as a Path to Awakening: A Year to Becoming an Excellent Writer and Living an Awakened Life.” Marin Magazine: Give us an abbreviated version of your path to poetry. Albert Flynn DeSilver: During my second year of grad school, my teacher (Bill Berkson, […]
