Philip Springer is the chief investment strategist of Personal Finance. He has provided authoritative leadership and guidance on investments and portfolio management for more than 30 years, as both an investment advisor and newsletter editor. With a B.A. degree in history and completely self-taught in the world of finance, Phil has learned that financial markets are constantly surprising yet often repeat themselves. A popular speaker at investment conferences and on investment cruises, Phil has been interviewed on CNBC and CNN. He has written articles for or been quoted in many national publications, including Business Week, Kiplinger’s Personal Finance, The New York Times and The Wall Street Journal.