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January 27, 2026
The Real Path to Financial Independence: Mindset, Practice, and Patience
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January 26, 2026
How the Circle of Competence Helps You Invest With Confidence
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Business Value and the RULERS Method of Rule #1 Investing
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January 23, 2026
How Public Incentives and Leadership Could Lead to Bank Failures
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January 22, 2026
Invest Smarter: How Free Cash Flow Guides Better Decisions
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November 20, 2025
Finding A Business’s Competitive Moat: Lessons from Charlie Munger and Warren Buffett
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November 5, 2025
What Lifetime Warranties Tell Investors About Product Quality and Trust
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November 3, 2025
Making Smart Financial Decisions: The "Either Way, I Win" Mindset for Holiday Spending and Beyond
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October 30, 2025
How Dawa Tarchin Phillips Uses Emotional Intelligence for Intelligent Investing
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October 24, 2025
What Is Return on Equity? A Rule #1 Investor’s Guide
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October 23, 2025
The Smart Investor’s Guide to Recognizing Investment Opportunities
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August 13, 2025
What I Learned from Losing Millions on Horsehead Holding
Phil Town shares the hard truths and lessons learned from losing millions on Horsehead Holding—and how Rule #1 Investors can avoid the same fate.
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July 25, 2025
Do Brand Moats Really Matter? A Rule #1 Look at Pricing Power and Branding
Brand moats can be powerful, but only when they translate into pricing power and long-term customer loyalty. As investors, we need to dig deeper than the logo. Ask yourself: Does this brand have true staying power when times get tough?
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July 18, 2025
Why Thinking Like a Business Owner Leads to Smarter Investing
When we think of ourselves as stock investors, it’s easy to fall into the trap of treating the stock market like a casino. But when you think like a business owner, the game changes entirely.
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July 9, 2025
When a Great Investment Goes South: How to Handle It Like a Rule #1 Investor
Bought a stock and watched it tank? Learn how to reevaluate and invest with confidence using Rule #1 strategies—even when the market disagrees.
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July 4, 2025
Why Mastery in Investing Is a Lifelong Journey
Mastering investing isn’t about arriving—it's about evolving. Discover how lifelong learning and Rule #1 principles can lead to long-term wealth.
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July 2, 2025
Simple, Not Easy: What Warren Buffett’s Letter to Bertie Teaches Us About Investing Like Owners
Warren Buffett’s letter to his sister Bertie reveals timeless investing lessons. Discover why simplicity, skepticism, and self-trust are key to Rule #1 success.
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June 27, 2025
Investing in an Age of Control: Stablecoins, Sanctions, and the Risks of Regulation
From stablecoins to Big Tech lawsuits, the financial landscape is shifting fast. Discover how headlines, regulation, and capital flight are creating both risks and opportunities for long-term investors—and what to do about it.
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June 25, 2025
Think Like an Owner: How Corporate Taxes, Politics, and Values Shape Smart Investing
I'll unpack how global corporate tax shifts, political policies, and even personal values affect your investments. And more importantly, I want to show you how thinking like a long-term business owner changes everything.
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June 13, 2025
The Growth Conundrum: Should You Invest in Companies That Dominate the World?
Investing isn’t just about returns. It’s about participating in the world we’re building for ourselves and future generations. Rule #1 gives us the tools to do both: grow our wealth and invest with intention.
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May 21, 2025
Why Critical Thinking, Not Credentials, Makes You a Better Investor
Whether you're analyzing a company’s moat or weighing the implications of interest rate hikes, your greatest asset is your ability to think clearly.
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May 16, 2025
When the Story Changes: Why We Sold Bank OZK and What It Means for Rule #1 Investors
Bank OZK gave us a great ride for a long time. But when the facts changed, we did what Rule #1 investors must always do: we listened to the truth and acted accordingly.
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May 14, 2025
Buffett's Not-So-Secret Weapon: How Cash and Patience Protect Investors in Today's Volatile Market
Discover how Warren Buffett’s 'not-so-secret weapon' of holding cash protects investors in today’s volatile market. Learn why patience, preparation, and Rule #1 investing principles matter more than ever.
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May 14, 2025
Investing Lessons from Buffett's Successor: Why Business Owners Make the Best Investors
With Warren Buffett stepping down in 2025, discover what his succession plan reveals about smart investing. Learn why thinking like a business owner is key—and how to apply Rule #1 principles for long-term success.
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May 9, 2025
Does Smart Investing Really Require a High IQ? Lessons from Buffett, Big Tech, and Brainpower
Discover why successful investing isn’t about IQ, but about discipline, emotional control, and understanding great businesses—featuring insights from Phil Town and Warren Buffett.
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March 17, 2020
InvestED: Ep. 257- Checklist: Understanding a Company's Moat
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March 9, 2020
InvestED: Ep. 256- The Ultimate Investing Checklist
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March 3, 2020
InvestED: Ep. 255- Coronavirus: What Does This Mean For The Market?
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February 25, 2020
How to Properly Understand a Business When Investing
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February 13, 2020
InvestED: Ep. 253 – Checklist Radar
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February 10, 2020
InvestED: Ep. 252 - New Indicators
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February 3, 2020
InvestED: Ep. 251- Checklist
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January 27, 2020
InvestED: Ep. 250- Events (Part 2)
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January 21, 2020
InvestED: Ep. 249- Events
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January 13, 2020
InvestED: Ep. 248- Robert Shiller & The PE Ratio
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January 7, 2020
InvestED: Ep. 247- Wilshire GDP & Printing Money
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December 30, 2019
InvestED: Ep. 246- New Year's Intentions
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December 20, 2019
InvestED: Ep. 245- From the Vault: How to Know What You Don't Know
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December 17, 2019
InvestED: Ep. 244- A Hero's Journey
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December 10, 2019
InvestED: Ep. 243- Quick Questions: Is Cash Okay?
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December 3, 2019
InvestED: Ep. 242- FREE Trades?! Our First Contest!
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November 26, 2019
InvestED: Ep. 241- Quick Questions: Bankruptcy
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November 19, 2019
InvestED: Ep. 240- Quick Questions: Is an “Event” Required?
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November 12, 2019
InvestED: Ep. 239- From the Vault: Choosing Your Management Team
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November 5, 2019
InvestED: Ep. 238- From the Vault: Qualities of a Great CEO
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October 29, 2019
InvestED: Ep. 237- The Practice of Investing
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October 22, 2019
InvestED: Ep. 236- Vitaliy Katsenelson on Budgeting & Success (Part 2)
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February 26, 2019
InvestED: Ep. 202- The Glass Ceiling
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December 26, 2018
Invested: Ep. 194- A Special Merry Christmas Thank You
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July 31, 2018
InvestEd Ep. 173- Investing Perspectives of Mohnish Pabrai (Part 2)
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April 10, 2018
Invested Ep. 158 - Stock Market Indicators: Can You Time The Market? (Part 1.5)
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March 28, 2018
InvestED Ep. 156- How to Read Key Market Indicators + Live Q&A
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February 20, 2018
InvestED Ep. 150 - A Checklist of Expensive Errors [Invested Giveaway Gifts]
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November 28, 2017
InvestED Ep. 138- How to Find and Follow Investing Gurus
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November 7, 2017
InvestED Ep. 135- Preview: Expert Interview Episode on Cryptocurrency
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October 30, 2017
Blockchain Technology, Cryptocurrency & Bitcoin (part 2)
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October 24, 2017
Blockchain Technology, Cryptocurrency & Bitcoin (1 of 2)
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October 10, 2017
InvestED with Special Guest Jack Canfield on How to Eliminate Your Fear [2 Part Series]
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September 19, 2017
InvestED Ep. 128- Let's Talk About Tesla
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June 13, 2017
InvestED: Ep. 114- Misbehaving
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January 17, 2017
InvestED: Ep. 93 - “Quick n’ Dirty” Valuation
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January 3, 2017
InvestED: Ep. 91- Qualities of a Great CEO
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August 16, 2016
InvestED: Ep. 71 - Business Valuation Checklist (Part 2)
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December 8, 2015
InvestED: Ep. 35- Efficient Market Theory and Bonds
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