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Steve’s Q1 2024 Investment Portfolio Report
April 23, 2024
Quarterly Report by Steve Many in the professional adviser community regards psychology as a significant factor in investing. I have two degrees in psychology and …

Beloved Teacher Colleague’s Shocking Passing
March 4, 2024
Martin Olvera was not just a teacher in the next classroom; he was a friend and colleague who had a huge impact on …

2023 Financial Retirement Year Review! A GREAT YEAR!
January 20, 2024
Before you scroll down to my tables that reflect 2023 portfolio return as a whole, needless to say, 2023 turned out to be an outstanding …

Backyard–observations and thoughts about thinking over the long haul

February 2, 2026

I wrote this poem (essay) 15 years ago, when Dan and our Jindo dog, Sammi,…

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Invest Your 403b and 457b Plan like CalSTRS–in stocks and bonds

February 1, 2026

CalSTRS provides a comprehensive annual overview of its mission, membership, financial status, investment strategies, and…

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Steve’s Annual 2025 Portfolio REPORT!

January 6, 2026

2025 Market Performance: Why Asset Allocation Beats the Headlines Despite relentless negative headlines and dire…

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📚 The Wisdom of Finance where spreadsheets meets Shakespeare

December 8, 2025

ATTENTION! This is one of my favorite personal finance books!  Discovering Humanity in the World…

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Antidote to the 2025 Stock Market volatility–Diversification!

December 1, 2025

Is there another tech bubble? Friday, November 28, 2025, Dan and Scott launched a badly…

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Repost: LAUSD/UTLA 403(b)/457(b) Financial Literacy Workshop 2014

November 29, 2025

I posted this report on my old blog in 2014. I want to show you…

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Can a Financial Adviser Also Be Your Friend?

November 17, 2025

A Cautionary Tale of Trust, Heartbreak, and Starting Over By Guest Author: Jordon, retired LAUSD…

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Book Review: TEACH and Retire RICH–Rethinking the Meaning of “RICH!”

November 15, 2025

Book Review: TEACH and Retire RICH By Daniel Otter, Ph.D.** Review by Steve Schullo I’ve…

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The “Rest of the Story” a Book Review

November 14, 2025

Section 403(b) Compliance Guide for Public Education Employers by Ellie Lowder Book Review and a…

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What is Objective Financial Information (vs. a sales pitch)?

November 13, 2025

By Steve Schullo, Ph.D., 403(b) Advocate and Retired Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) Teacher…

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