Comments for Jason Kelly

Comment on SFJ by jennie and ross

jennie and ross — Mon, 07 May 2012 13:30:53 +0000

Hi Jason,
What a wonderful idea.
You and your team have done an amazing job.
Through your kindness we have been able to express support for the survivors, we will never forget your initiative Jason, you are a very special soul.

Comment on Contact by Robert Owens

Robert Owens — Tue, 01 May 2012 16:51:26 +0000

failed to receive the last letter and web site will not allow me to log on

Comment on SFJ by Jason Kelly

Jason Kelly — Sun, 22 Apr 2012 08:54:06 +0000

Hi Jennie and Ross,

Thank you for the support! Our final distribution was on March 11, 2012, the one-year anniversary. I have yet to post a report about that trip, but will do so.

The journey is not over, though. We’re planning an online memorial of the project that lists the names of all donors and volunteers, summarizes lessons we learned with a tipsheet for future volunteer aid operations, and so on. I’ll send a link to everybody when it’s ready.

Thank you, again!
Jason

Comment on SFJ by Jennie and Ross

Jennie and Ross — Sun, 22 Apr 2012 00:54:36 +0000

Hi Jason,

We remain most grateful for your incredible work during the crisis, but I am a little confused, are you still distributing socks, or has your great work ended? If you are still distributing then we will send more.

Awaiting your confirmation,

Jennie and Ross Anderson

Comment on Letters From Survivors by Elana

Elana — Thu, 19 Apr 2012 14:56:27 +0000

I was very touched to receive this email. This was in my inbox June of 2011:

“Hello. Received a warm socks. I get happy tears … thank you. Japan still must
work hard. Going to overcome the hardships together. Thank you very much.

ありがとうございましたm(_ _)m”

Comment on Investment Strategies by M.F.

M.F. — Mon, 16 Apr 2012 23:09:22 +0000

Jason, I’m wondering if you could double-check my numbers on modeling the Value Averaging strategy over the past 5 years. Assuming an initial investment of $10,000 in March 2007, when the S&P was at roughly the same level as it is now, what would be the current value of the account? By my calculation, the ETF would be worth ~$17,500, while the cash account would be worth ~$5,700. However, given the need for cash infusions totalling ~$11,900 throughout 2008 and into 2009, the average annual return would be only ~2.6%.

Comment on Financially Stupid People Are Everywhere: Don’t Be One of Them by D

Fri, 06 Apr 2012 20:40:28 +0000

Hoorah! Finally, someone telling the truth! Yes! You go.