About Phil Town
Phil Town is an Investment Advisor, Hedge Fund Manager, 2x New York Times Best-Selling Author of Rule #1 & Payback Time, and Ex-Grand Canyon River Rafting Guide. Rule #1 Investing is Warren Buffett style investing, teaching you how to buy businesses on sale, with little risk and 15 percent returns. In fact, Rule #1 investing is practically immune to the ups and downs of the stock market.
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Personal Finance
How Do Millionaires Spend Their Money?
Not all of the wealthy spend like they're wealthy.
Stocks
How to Know When a Change in Stock Price Means You Should Invest in or Avoid a Company
Exercise critical thinking before jumping at the chance to invest.
Economics
The Main Reasons Recessions Happen
The fluctuations of the economy are not completely random.
Retirement
The Myths About Baby Boomers and Retirement Savings
Are Boomers really that prepared for retirement?
Stocks
How to Determine If a New IPO Is Worth the Risk
Phil Town advises to pump the breaks a bit before investing.
Personal Finance
Why Millionaires Don't Invest in These Things
Phil Town describes some tactics rich people don't use to grow their fortunes.
Investments
Are You Wasting Money on Your 401(k)?
Phil Town discusses the pros and cons of using this popular workplace investment method.
Personal Finance
Can Investing Make You a Millionaire Overnight?
Phil Town breaks down some misconceptions about investing.
Investments
Adopt These Smart Money Habits When Stock Prices Skyrocket
Patience is a virtue in life and investing.
Investments
How Warren Buffett Got Rich by Following What Makes Him Happy
If you're actively investing in companies that stoke your interests and follow your values, you'll see great returns.
Personal Finance
The Right (and Wrong) Times to Sell Your Long-Held Stock
If you're looking to sell, do a review of this convenient list to confirm you're making the right decision.
Savings
Why You Should Spend More Money and Avoid Savings Accounts
Practice good judgment as to whether spending money may actually be more conducive to your ultimate goals.
Habits
Break Bad Investing Habits by Adopting These Tried-and-True Tips
Phil Town describes a few traits of smart investors.
Personal Finance
Want to Improve Your Investing Habits? Try Warren Buffett's Circle of Confidence.
Make your financial strategy sleeker and more customized to your passion with this concept.
Personal Finance
The Pros and Cons of Investing in a Stock Index
If you lack the time and resources to research individual companies, then investing in a stock index could provide a substitute.