
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,…

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
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…

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
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…

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
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…

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
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…

Innovation with Annalisa Gigante | InvestED Podcast
Do innovative companies always make great investments? In today’s clip from the InvestED podcast, Annalisa Gigante sits down with Danielle to discuss the concept of disruptive innovation, and how to find signs of innovation in companies before you invest in…

Phil’s Best Investing Advice! | Phil Town
2020 has been a rollercoaster. As investors in the stock market, hopefully you learned a thing or two that you can take with you throughout the new year. Today, I want to cover some of my best investing advice from…

Luck vs. Skill in Investing | InvestED Podcast
Investing in the stock market does not involve gambling. It requires a strategy and a solid foundation of knowledge. In this clip from today’s InvestED podcast, Jake Taylor sits down with Danielle to discuss luck vs. skill in investing, and…

How to Invest $5,000 During a Recession | Phil Town
So, you have $5,000 saved up and you’re ready to invest, but what should you do? Believe it or not, there are things investors can do NOW to set themselves up for financial freedom down the road. Today, I discuss…

Mindsets and Processes for Investing | InvestED Podcast
What’s coming next in the stock market? In today’s clip from the InvestED Podcast, Jake Taylor—Chief Executive Officer of Farnam Street Investments—sits down with Danielle to discuss his investing process and how he keeps a rational mindset during moments of…

Lies Your Financial Advisors Tells You | Phil Town
A big misconception people have about investing is that they think they have to work with a financial advisor to be successful. But oftentimes, they don’t have your best interest in mind. Today, I discuss some of the common lies…

How to Clone Investors | Phil Town
Cloning refers to the strategy of following or copying the ideas of famous investors or fund managers. In this clip from the latest InvestED podcast episode, Danielle and I discuss why and how Rule #1 investors can take advantage of…

Black Friday 2020 Impact on Stock Market | Phil Town
With the current environment, what will Black Friday 2020 look like and what impact will it have on the market as we move into 2021? Today, I want to lay out both the positive and negative impacts businesses may face…

What is a Zombie Company? | Phil Town
Zombie companies ARE as scary as they sound, as they can make a lasting negative impact on your investment portfolio. Today I explain this concept in-depth, and discuss ways to spot a zombie company so you can reduce your risk…