Archive for December, 2006

LFC to Close Above $100 for the First Time

Posted by Sun on December 14, 2006 (1) Comment

So I didn't buy Google two years ago and now it's traded near $500. But I have LFC.
China Life Insurance (LFC), my biggest gainer so far, is on track to close above $100 for the first time today. Currently traded at $101.70 per share, LFC has seen its stock price more than tripled in [...]

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Finally, My IRA Transfer is Completed

Posted by Sun on December 14, 2006 (3) Comment

I can't believe it took more than two months to transfer my IRA assets from Scottrade to Vanguard.
Last night, I finally received the confirmation letter from Vanguard, saying that the transfer is now completed and my Vanguard account is ready. The assets were moved to Vanguard on December 8th, two months and eight days [...]

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Deal: PC-Cillin Internet Security 2007 Free After Rebate

Posted by Sun on December 13, 2006 (0) Comment

According to Ableshoppers.com, NewEgg.com currently has TREND MICRO PC-cillin Internet Security 2007 (3-User pack) on sale for $39.99. The product has a $40 mail-in-rebate (expires December 17th) making the final cost of the software at -$0.01. The shipping charge is $6.13. However, Ableshoppers.com says if you use PayPal to check out your order with coupon [...]

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Considering Open Another Savings Account: GMAC or UFB

Posted by Sun on December 13, 2006 (7) Comment

I have four online savings accounts already (all join accounts with my wife): INGDirect, EmigrantDirect, HSBC, and Virtual Bank. INGDirect used to have all my deposits when it offered superior rates than other online banks did. Now it fell far behind with a 4.50% APY. At one time early this year, I put all our [...]

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