VIA Times – April 2023 Issue Vital News, Vibrant VIews for Asian Americans in Chicago & Midwest

By: Jan Paul C. Ferrer   Wealth is a complex concept, and the myriad perceptions, biases and emotions you have around money can affect the fi nancial decisions you make. Understanding these dynamics and developing strategies for making objective decisions about ...

By: Faye Mendiola   Ben Zoleta THEN: Passport picture going to Saudi Arabia Where: Manila, Philippines When: May 1984 Age: 24 years old NOW: District 1A International Lions Club Region 2 Chairperson Where: Lions Governor Night When: Nov. 2022 Age: 62 ...

By: Lourdes G Mon   Who would believe that for 40 years, the Asian American Coalition of Chicago maintains resilience and cohesiveness among the Asian community members in spite of their very different and distinct cultural backgrounds. AACC has never ...

By: Doug Nguyen   Combined Funds Move Back a Year to 2034; OASI Fund Moves Back to 2033—A Decade from Now The Social Security Board of Trustees today released its annual report on the fi nancial status of the Social Security Trust ...

By: James DC   In a crowded city at a busy bus stop, a woman who was waiting for a bus was wearing a tight leather skirt. As the bus stopped and it was her turn to get on, she ...

By: Maria Girlie-Pascual   Imet this dashing young man almost ten years ago, a very motivated, unusually tall Filipino male who became one of my son Kristoffer’s good friends. So good that my son was one of his groomsmen last ...