Keith's Blog Continued...
May
8
Photo Alert: Five New Photos in Photo Gallery Within Adventure Two Album!
Posted by Keith on May 8, 2007 at 12:05 pm | 2 Comments
May
8
The “S.W.A.N.” Principle: Are You an Investor or a Saver?
Posted by Keith on May 8, 2007 at 11:04 am | Leave a Comment
Keith,
My wife and I received $550,000.00 from her father when he died 10 years ago. Since than we put the money in 5 year CD’s. The first 5 yr was paying 8.5% and the 2nd coming due this summer paying 6.5%. My wife is afraid to invest because this will be the only money we will ever have so if we lose any it will affect our income. Over the last 10 years we have earned around $50,000.00 including our Social Security income & her part time job. We both took early SS (I’m 64 & she’s 63) We have no other income and our house is paid for.
My concern is inflation!! What advice do you have for us. Thanks.
Art
P.S. you’re taking this great trip without your family… How did you get away with it?
May
7
401(k) to IRA Transfer Considerations
Posted by Keith on May 7, 2007 at 10:48 pm | 1 Comment
I’m planning to transfer my 401k into an IRA. Since I’m 60 years old I believe it’s a no-brainer. Is there anything I should be aware of or could be a problem? I have my wife as the primary beneficiary and my trust as contingent beneficiary. Is this the correct method?
Thanks for your help and enjoy your trip.
Jim
May
7
Johnston Atoll — A Lonely U.S. Military Outpost in the Middle of the Pacific
Posted by Keith on May 7, 2007 at 9:45 pm | 1 Comment
Today we passed within 40 miles of Johnston Atoll. The Atoll hosts a U.S. military outpost involved in, among other things, disposing of WMDs. I’ve attached two brief articles to this blog: An article by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, and an article by InfoPlease, an online information source. As these articles indicate, Johnston is an interesting place, but for many years to come it will remain strictly off limits to casual visitors.
May
6
Keith’s May 6 Global Adventure Radio Show
Posted by Keith on May 6, 2007 at 12:12 pm | Leave a Comment
Hour 1:
-The U.S. markets and other economic info
-Why I am rotating my portfolio holdings
-What stocks I sold, and why
-What specific large-cap growth stocks I’m buying
-The three large-cap growth stocks I purchased, and why
Hour 2:
-Interview with China specialist, Chris McNally ( East-West Center )
-My comments regarding issues raised by Mr. NcNally
-How U.S. companies should approach China and India – an integrated approach
Hour 3:
-Analysis of the two large-cap value stocks I purchased this week
-A Nordhavn service story
-Background on The Marshall Islands (our next destination)
-Marshall Islands continued
-Why You should avoid market index annuities
-Marlin on the hook!
-Why the fish got away (Rip Knot)
-Summary conclusion regarding market index annuities
May
5
Video at Sea: Welcome to the Pilot House!
Posted by Keith on May 5, 2007 at 4:36 pm | Leave a Comment
May
5
At Sea — and the Folks Who Made It Possible
Posted by Keith on May 5, 2007 at 11:55 am | 2 Comments
19.07N//162.50W
About 308 Nautical Miles SW of Hawaii
Man, I love it out here!
We finally departed Honolulu two days ago, may 3, at 2:45 PM local time. In addition to our crew, a number of people made our departure possible.
Thank You Dennis Brunssen, Chris Crump, Steve Buckingham, John Baker, and Andy!
May
4
Video: May 3 Departure from Hawaii (to Swan Lake)
Posted by Keith on May 4, 2007 at 10:32 pm | 3 Comments
May
4
Avoid Index Annuities
Posted by Keith on May 4, 2007 at 12:59 pm | 1 Comment
Keith,
Our adviser has recommended that we invest in something called a market index annuity. He says we’ll receive the greater of two alternative returns: Either the growth in the S&P, just as if we had bought an S&P Index fund;, or five percent per year, whichever is greater.
Our adviser says a lot of people are investing in these annuities. It sounds almost too good to be true. What can you tell us about market index annuities?
Nick
May
1
Farewell (Aloha) Hawaii!
Posted by Keith on May 1, 2007 at 11:14 pm | 2 Comments
Honolulu, Hawaii — 8:00 PM Local Time
Tchaikovsky on the Bose. A gentle breeze. A spectacular sunset. Full moon rising. Small boats slip by. Evening cigar on the fly bridge. Laughter drifts from the Hawaii Yacht Club. Perfect temperature. Another day in paradise.
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