Sunday, April 26, 2009

UC Admissions Change

Few days ago, I read an AP article "New UC Admissions Policy Angers Asian-Americans" published in CBS News. As a Vietnamese-American, I have no problem with new UC admissions policy. With new policy, as a parent, I don't need to spend $20 for each subject test. Two SAT subject tests cost $40. My kid will not need spend time to study for SAT subject test. The Ivy League Colleges do not ask for two SAT subject tests, why UC bother?

The money and time save from SAT subject test will use for better SAT Reason test. SAT Reason test is required by most of universities in the nation. You're make money by saving.

Change or not change, my kids always have a chance to get in UC if they want. They are hardworking student. It's not a big deal. No fear. Be careful when listen to community leader. Look into the fact.

http://www.universityofcalifornia.edu/news/eligibilitychanges/

Tuesday, April 21, 2009

Missed a chance

Missed a chance today. If I sold AUY at the open and bought BAC at the earlier today, I would make money

Monday, April 20, 2009

Bank of America

Few weeks ago, news from Wells Fargo Bank lifted the financial sector and stock market. At that time, I wonder the market will continue up or will go down. That week, market continued went North. Now, news from Bank of America make market down. Time to buy BAC or wait?

Saturday, April 11, 2009

Next week, market up or down?

After Wells Fargo (WFC) announced they will have good earning report, the market up more than 200 points. Many traders made money if they bought some financial stock at discount few days or few weeks ago. I just wonder which stock in financial sector will make the market goes down?

MarketWatch: Financials surge as Wells Fargo reports record results

Monday, April 6, 2009

Market Data for Viet Kieu in the United States

Excerpt from http://coldwellbanker.com.vn/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=64&Itemid=122:

The most recent Census Bureau figures show that Vietnamese-American is estimated at 1,599,394 for 2006 American Community Survey. This is a 26% increase from 2004 American Community Survey of 1,267,510 total Vietnamese-American populations in United States. The population of Vietnamese-American will continue to increase by double digit per year. Vietnamese-American median age of 34 years; however, 17% of the Vietnamese-American are at the age of retirement. The median household income for Vietnamese-American is $52,408 and the per capita income of $20,805 is higher than other race in the United States.


Friday, April 3, 2009

Make Money by Refinance

You can make money by refinance your mortgage with lower rate. With the 30 years-fixed rate going down to 4.5%, you can save a little bit more. The less money you pay to the bank, the more money on your hand. You can use this cash power to invest, to make more money. More money, more freedom.