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OPINION: Do We Need a Retirement Age Reset?
Is a retirement age of 65, which BlackRock’s CEO Larry Fink wrote recently, “originated during the Ottoman Empire,” still relevant? Financial advisor and news contributor Kelly Brothers weighs in.
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The Marvel of Milestones
Comstock’s President and Publisher Winnie Comstock-Carlson reflects on 35 years since launching the iconic Capital Region magazine.
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When the ‘Dream Job’ Is No Longer the Dream
5 tips for making a successful career change
Former Emmy award-winning news anchor Ananda Rochita shares advice from her career shift into public relations.
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Some Important Bedfellows: Financial Literacy, Art, Reading and Writing
Comstock’s President and Publisher Winnie Comstock-Carlson examines the shortcomings of California’s public school system.
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Sacramento’s Affordable Housing Crisis: Time for Real Solutions, Not Soundbites
OPINION: A sustainable designer weighs in on the true cost of housing in Sacramento
As the mayoral race steps into its next phase, candidates are quick to highlight the city’s urgent need for affordable housing. Yet the rhetoric rarely addresses the real issues.
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In an Era of Artificial Intelligence and Big Data, Human Touch Is Needed
While AI can assist with some decisions, it’s feasible that, at some level, overreliance on these technological capabilities and purely data-based extrapolation could result in society losing touch with our own intuitions as business leaders, parents and friends.
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We’re Hitting One Into the Ballpark!
Comstock’s President and Publisher Winnie Comstock-Carlson shares her thoughts on the A’s move to Sacramento.
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The Great Circle of the Book
OPINION: Independent bookstores are the secret lifeblood of local culture
Independent Bookstore Day is April 27 this year. The owner of one of Sacramento County’s many independent bookstores lets us in on the unique purpose they serve in their respective neighborhoods.
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The Dangers of Fake Applicants
How businesses can protect themselves from deepfakes and other scams
Many job applicants are growing savvy to the risks of job scams, which reach 14 million people each year, according to the Better Business Bureau, and mine sensitive information like one’s Social Security number. Fewer businesses are aware that they can be the target of job scams, too.
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Musings on Happiness, Leadership and the Promises of Spring
Comstock’s President and Publisher Winnie Comstock-Carlson muses on collective happiness and hopes for renewed vibrancy in spring.