In this episode of Swallow the Anchor, Roger talks with Manuel de Luque Muntaner and Kevin Ballard of Block Asset Management about their diversified blockchain investment strategy. Manuel and Kevin highlight how the crypto space is increasingly mature and that institutional investors are taking it very seriously. They are honest about the risks involved in investing in crypto and discuss how they weed out the wheat from the chaff when looking at what they include in their fund. If you have any interest at all in cryptocurrencies or blockchain, this is a must-listen episode.

How do you avoid the most common financial mistakes superyacht crew make? That's the question we answer in this episode of Swallow the Anchor. Teresa lists the top 5 mistakes and tells you how to avoid them. Here are her top tips: #1: Start a financial plan TODAY. Don't delay. #2: Have a clear goal in mind. #3: Protect your income with disability, life and health insurance SUITABLE for superyacht crew. #4: Keep going. Avoid stops and starts. #5: Don't get distracted by the latest thing. Stick to your plan. Modify only when necessary. Bonus tip: Remain calm when the markets drop. That's the prime time to invest.

Why is investing so boring?! It doesn't have to be. In this episode of Swallow the Anchor, Clive and Roger talk about how investing "outside the box" can be part of your investment strategy: music royalties, classic cars, fine wine, legal marijuana, cryptocurrencies, etc. In other words: investing in things that people actually find interesting. Teresa and Roger also talk about how to protect yourself when things go wrong and your income is threatened by ill health.

Classic cars can be a very solid investment. Why is that? In this episode, Clive and Roger explore the world of investing in classic cars. You'll hear about an investment fund that specialises in classic cars. You’ll also hear how a collector ruined a car once owned by Steve McQueen and how Clive once went round a track in a 1960s Aston Martin DB4 Zagato now worth almost $13 million.

What is the point of a financial planner anyway? That's the queston Teresa and Roger answer in this episode of Swallow the Anchor. The answer might surprise you. In a nutshell: think of a financial planner as your personal financial trainer. They will help you clarify your goal (the main reason people fail to get fit or save money in the first place), make sure your goal is realistic, draw up a plan for you AND IMPORTANTLY help you stick to your plan so you achieve your goal.

Are you too busy to plan your financial future? Clive and Roger talk about the solution to your problem. A proper financial plan is specific to you. That means it takes time and discipline to create and carry out. Alternatively, you can opt for something like WavesFinancial.com, a simple online financial toolkit designed specifically for yacht crew. It's a quick, easy DIY solution. Invest money and protect yourself and your income online. In this episode of Swallow the Anchor, Clive and Roger talk about how WavesFinancial.com works and how you can get 10% off a number of products on it.

In this episode of Swallow the Anchor, Teresa tells you how to get your finances sorted out if you are new to yachting. She talks you through the steps involved in getting a Standard Bank International mariner's bank account and explains why it is important to do so. You'll also hear about the YFSOL's Crew Business Lounge, a free space in Antibes where yacht crew can find some quiet headspace away from the yacht. Free WiFi and coffee too. Clive talks about protecting the money making machine. You are that machine. He explains the importance of life insurance if you have dependents. You aren't immortal, but your ability to look after your family if you die can be. Finally, you'll hear from Sulet Joubert from Garnished Chef Gear, who set up a chef's clothing/fashion business while she was still in yachting.

Why is risk a good thing? Find out how it drives your investment returns in this episode of Swallow the Anchor. Teresa explains the key role that risk plays in building your investment portfolio, when risk is beneficial and when it is less so. Clive and Roger talk about Waves Money, a simple online investment solution designed especially for yacht crew.

On this episode of Swallow the Anchor, Roger and Clive talk about the importance of protecting the goose that lays the golden egg. YOU ARE THE GOOSE. They also discuss YFSOL's new online financial toolkit for superyacht crew: WavesFinancial.com. This gives yacht crew online access to investing, life insurance, medical cover and travel insurance.

Swallow the Anchor - Season 5 Episode 6 - Investing in a Changing World by Yachting Financial Solutions