Is Compound Interest Hurting You? | Phil Town

Is Compound Interest Hurting You? | Phil Town

Compound interest is powerful, but you must start taking advantage of it early on in your life. Einstein called it the “8th wonder of the world.” Today, I discuss some of the advantages of compound interest, a few pitfalls, and…

Picking a Stock Broker | InvestED Podcast

Picking a Stock Broker | InvestED Podcast

Picking a stock broker can seem confusing because there are several options out there. In today’s clip from the InvestED podcast, Danielle and I discuss how to pick stock brokers and explain why it’s so important to do your research…

Phil's Reaction: The Big Short | Phil Town

Phil’s Reaction: The Big Short | Phil Town

The Big Short is one of my favorite movies. Believe it or not, investors these days can learn a lot from it. Today I react to a classic scene, where Mark Baum realizes the housing bubble is in fact real,…

Berkshire Hathaway Annual Letter Recap | InvestED Podcast

Berkshire Hathaway Annual Letter Recap | InvestED Podcast

Warren Buffett’s highly anticipated shareholder letter was released this past weekend, offering investors a glimpse into Berkshire Hathaway’s inner workings. In this clip from the InvestED podcast, Danielle and I discuss a few key takeaways from the annual letter to…

Biden's 100 Day Plan [Impact on Investors] | Phil Town

Biden’s 100 Day Plan [Impact on Investors] | Phil Town

With Biden in office, we can expect many changes in the first 100 days of his first term. This will involve a new pandemic relief plan, bill and policy overhauls, and so on. Today, I want to highlight what Biden…

How Shorting the Market Works | InvestED Podcast

How Shorting the Market Works | InvestED Podcast

Short sellers can almost be regarded as the “watchdogs” of the market, as they discover inconsistencies or other questionable practices before the entire market does. In today’s clip from the InvestED podcast, Danielle and I discuss the role of shorting…

Is Robinhood Creating a Bubble? | Phil Town

Is Robinhood Creating a Bubble? | Phil Town

Are Robinhood investors creating a bubble that could potentially cause a major market crash? Today I discuss whether or not there might be a market crash on the horizon, and why it’s important for investors to be educated and prepared…

Investable Assets and Risk | Phil Town

Investable Assets and Risk | Phil Town

Everyone’s reasons for investing and personal risk tolerance are different, so you have to decide which investment types suit your lifestyle, timeline, goals, and risk tolerance best. In today’s clip from the InvestED podcast, Danielle and I discuss investable asset…

Is Hyperinflation Coming? | Phil Town

Is Hyperinflation Coming? | Phil Town

As a result of the pandemic, the government has attempted to help people with aid such as stimulus checks and small business loans. Today, I want to discuss why this kind of spending has a lot of people worried about…

Is Gold Actually an Investment? | Phil Town

Is Gold Actually an Investment? | Phil Town

Many people are worried about inflation and how it will impact the value of the U.S. dollar. People might start to look for alternative investments, like gold for example. Today I want to talk to you about the pros and…

GameStop Stock: More Regulations? | Invested Podcast

GameStop Stock: More Regulations? | Invested Podcast

Reddit investors just launched an “attack on Wall Street” by purchasing shares in GameStop and pushing the stock price up over 480% last week. In today’s clip from the InvestED podcast, Danielle and I discuss the GameStop short squeeze and…

Phil's Diversification Strategy | Phil Town

Phil’s Diversification Strategy | Phil Town

As an investor, it’s more important to be selective and confident in a few investments rather than own stocks in several different industries. Today I want to talk to you about how much you need to diversify your portfolio when…

Your Investing Questions Answered! | Phil Town

Your Investing Questions Answered! | Phil Town

The companies we invest in will have a direct impact on the world in 10-20 years. This is why you must love what you own. On today’s clip from the InvestED podcast, Danielle and I announce the winners of the…

Financial Resolutions to Set in 2021 | Phil Town

Financial Resolutions to Set in 2021 | Phil Town

The new year is upon us, and NOW is the time to get your finances in order. There is tremendous upside to investing in the market these days, but also great downside if you don’t know what you’re doing. I’ll…

Li Lu's Speech in 2015 | InvestED Podcast

Li Lu’s Speech in 2015 | InvestED Podcast

In today’s clip from the 300th episode of the InvestED Podcast, Phil and Danielle read through a speech that the great investing mind Li Lu gave back in 2015. He particularly hits hard on the integrity and ethics of financial…

Is a Market Crash Coming? | Phil Town

Is a Market Crash Coming? | Phil Town

I don’t have a crystal ball, but we can get a rough idea of whether or not there might be a stock market crash based on fairly regular patterns and historical events. Today, I dive into a few reasons as…

Value Investing in 2021 | Phil Town

Value Investing in 2021 | Phil Town

It’s easier to avoid mistakes and decrease risk by investing in companies you’re familiar with, and that have meaning to you. In today’s clip from the InvestED podcast, Danielle and I discuss value investing in 2021, and best practices for…

Investing Questions For Beginners | Phil Town

Investing Questions For Beginners | Phil Town

When you’re first starting out investing, it can feel a little intimidating. That’s why today, we’re going over the most commonly asked investing questions to help lay out the best practices and mistakes to avoid as you get started on…

Biggest Investing Mistakes with Jeremy Deal | InvestED Podcast

Biggest Investing Mistakes with Jeremy Deal | InvestED Podcast

The most successful investors’ journeys are still fraught with errors. As painful as these investing mistakes are at the time, you can use them to become a better investor. In today’s clip from the InvestED podcast, Jeremy Deal sits down…

A Volatile Year in Review | Phil Town

A Volatile Year in Review | Phil Town

With all of the ups and downs we experienced in 2020, hopefully you can take a few investing lessons and implement them throughout the new year. Today, I provide a recap and discuss major takeaways from 2020 that investors of…