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Is CalPERS set to have a Bob Citron moment?

Within two weeks we’ll have one of the most important numbers of the year: The funding level of the California Public Employees Retirement System, the nation’s largest public pension fund. It serves 2.2 million members and pays out monthly to 669,876 retirees. On June 30, 2022 it was only 72% funded, down from 81.2% a year earlier. It’s desperately trying to raise that percentage to make sure it doesn’t head down toward Chicago’s eight pension funds which, combined, are only 34% funded. The June 12 Financial Times reported CalPERS “is planning a multibillion-dollar push into international venture capital as the $442 billion fund tilts toward riskier asset classes in a hunt for higher returns after a ‘lost decade.’” It would...

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4 Easy Ways to Organize Your Home’s Entryway

Experts share their go-to tricks for decluttering the mess-prone area By Anna Kocharian There’s an unspoken rule that an entryway should serve as a drop-off point for all sorts of gear—shoes, coats, mail, and keys are just the start. And while some homes have a mudroom, hall closet, or garage with dedicated storage, others lack the necessary framework for concealing clutter. With that in mind, we turned to professional organizers for their tried-and-true tips for bringing a little more method to the madness that can be a home’s entry. Start With a Plan In a mudroom or entryway, function should always come first, says professional organizer Lucy Milligan Wahl, founder of LMW Edits. “You can make any system look good,...

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4 Easy Ways to Organize Your Home’s Entryway

Experts share their go-to tricks for decluttering the mess-prone area By Anna Kocharian There’s an unspoken rule that an entryway should serve as a drop-off point for all sorts of gear—shoes, coats, mail, and keys are just the start. And while some homes have a mudroom, hall closet, or garage with dedicated storage, others lack the necessary framework for concealing clutter. With that in mind, we turned to professional organizers for their tried-and-true tips for bringing a little more method to the madness that can be a home’s entry. Start With a Plan In a mudroom or entryway, function should always come first, says professional organizer Lucy Milligan Wahl, founder of LMW Edits. “You can make any system look good,...

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Rose Quartz Wall Hanging / Mobile

Vendor: Scout Type: Wall Hanging & Artwork Price: 50.00 This Rose Quartz sun catcher is perfect for bringing natural beauty to your windows. Its unique design lets it capture the sunlight in a stunning way, creating a soft, warm glow that will breathe life into your space. Materials: Brass with gold plating, crystal, semi-precious stone and suction cup with a metal hook. Comes packed in muslin bag. Suction cup with a metal hook included to easily attach to windows. Dimensions: 14" long x 3.5" wide, Crystal: 1" x 1"

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Rose Quartz Wall Hanging / Mobile

Vendor: Scout Type: Wall Hanging & Artwork Price: 50.00 This Rose Quartz sun catcher is perfect for bringing natural beauty to your windows. Its unique design lets it capture the sunlight in a stunning way, creating a soft, warm glow that will breathe life into your space. Materials: Brass with gold plating, crystal, semi-precious stone and suction cup with a metal hook. Comes packed in muslin bag. Suction cup with a metal hook included to easily attach to windows. Dimensions: 14" long x 3.5" wide, Crystal: 1" x 1"

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