Buffett's Investing Plan for Personal and Self Investing - why it works

Buffett's Investing Plan for Personal and Self Investing - why it works Buffett's Investing Plan for Personal and Self Investing - why it works Buffett's Investing Plan for Personal and Self Investing - why it works

You can beat the Suits 

The Buffett Plan

Buffett's Investing Plan for Personal and Self Investing - why it works

Buffett's Investing Plan for Personal and Self Investing - why it works Buffett's Investing Plan for Personal and Self Investing - why it works Buffett's Investing Plan for Personal and Self Investing - why it works

You can beat the Suits 

The Buffett Plan
How to Create Wealth Using and S&P 500 Index Fund

Wall Street does not want you to see this - the buffett plan

The Buffett Way to Build Wealth — Made Simple


In 2018, I watched Warren Buffett explain the best way for most people to invest:


Buy an S&P 500 index fund and hold it for life.


  • If he had done that with his first stock purchase during WWII,
    $10,000 would have become $52 million by 2018.
     
  • You don’t need to pick stocks, time the market, or follow experts.
     
  • All you need is confidence that America will continue to prosper — as it has since the beginning.
     
  • Jumping in and out of stocks or paying investment advisors only reduces your returns.
     
  • Owning a simple, low-cost slice of American business beats most professionals over time.
     

Buffett made something that seems complex incredibly simple — and he’s right.


Over 20 years, the S&P 500 has outperformed about 95% of professional money managers.


I created this site to explain what an S&P 500 index fund is, why it works, and how anyone — including beginners — can use it for lifelong investing success.


And today, this philosophy is becoming national policy:


  • The U.S. is investing $1,000 for every newborn using this exact strategy.
     
  • Michael Dell donated $6 billion, adding $250 per child.
     

The goal: show every child in America the simplest, most reliable path to building lasting wealth.


Start Here

Start here with Buffett’s 2018 investing lesson.

 
▶  The Warren Buffett Investing Plan  


Then check out the blog and other resources to learn how to put this strategy to work for your future.

  

© 2025 Dan Mahoney | Disclaimer: I’m not a financial pro — just a self-taught investor sharing lessons from giants like Buffett. This is education, not advice. Investing has risks — talk to an advisor first.

  


Who are you going to take advice from? Buffett or Cramer

Explore the Buffett Plan Dive deeper into why the S&P 500 index fund is the ultimate wealth-building strategy—backed by history, data, and legends.


The Case for America


  • America Works: The Engine of Innovation
    The U.S. market reflects businesses that thrive through cycles. From the Dow’s 100 in 1942 to 44,544 today, it’s a proven wealth engine.
    America Works: The Engine of Innovation and Prosperity


The Index Fund Revolution


  • Why the Index Fund Was Created
    Jack Bogle’s game-changer came from a challenge: can pros beat the market? Spoiler: most can’t—here’s why indexing won. https://blogging.godaddy.com/blog/478e1232-4526-4105-af0e-4b4447b5de02/posts/1429a4e1-0baf-4f8d-94c6-33a6b6a8051e


Data That Proves It


  • SPIVA: Active vs. Passive Investing
    Decades of S&P SPIVA data show 90%+ of active funds lag the S&P 500. See why low-cost indexing dominates.
    SPIVA and the Case for Indexing


  • 2023 SPIVA 20-Year Results
    Over 20 years, 93.97% of active managers failed to beat the S&P. The numbers don’t lie—indexing is king.
    2023 S&P SPIVA 20-Year Results: What Do They Say? 


  • Buffett’s Million-Dollar Bet
    Buffett bet $1M an S&P 500 fund would crush hedge funds over a decade. He won big—here’s how.
    Warren Buffett’s Million-Dollar Bet: S&P 500 vs. Hedge Funds 


Wisdom from the Greats


  • Charlie Munger: The Truth About Money Management
    Munger calls it: 95% of investors can’t beat the market. Watch him expose why index funds rule.
    Watch as Munger exposes the truth about investing.


  • Munger’s Index-Only 401(k)
    For Daily Journal’s 401(k), Munger picked only index funds. Learn why he ditched active management.
    Watch Munger explain why he only allowed index funds (Daily Journal’s 2023 Shareholders Meeting).


  • Ed Thorp: Math Meets Markets
    Math genius Ed Thorp says U.S. equities at 10% yearly are the best bet. See why he backs indexing.
    Ed Thorp on How to Invest


  • Charlie Ellis: Winning the Loser’s Game
    Once a stock-picker, Ellis now champions indexing. Discover why the market’s too tough to beat.
    How to Invest: Winning the Loser’s Game.


Why It Works


  • A Deeper Look at the S&P 500
    Beyond passive, the S&P 500 offers diversification, low costs, and adaptability. Unpack its edge.
    A Deeper Definition of the S&P 500 Index Fund


  • Most Valuable U.S. Companies (1995–2024)
    Watch how market leaders shift—and why the S&P 500 auto-adjusts to winners.
    Most Valuable American Companies (1995–2024)


 

Peter Lynch on What you need to know about the Market—It Drops a Lot - No one knows when this will occur and it's good.


Legendary investor Peter Lynch reminds us that market declines are normal. Every two years, stocks drop 10%, and every six years, they fall 25%. If you can’t handle downturns, you shouldn’t own stocks. But for patient investors, these drops are opportunities—not setbacks. Understanding this is key to long-term investing success.  

https://danmahoneyoninvesting.com/f/how-to-handle-volitility-peter-lynch


Big News the US Government is now implementing the Buffett Plan for every child born in the US 🚨

The U.S. Government is now funding investment accounts for every newborn, with the money invested in the S&P 500—the same strategy Warren Buffett recommends for most investors.

It’s exactly what I’ve been advocating at DanMahoneyOnInvesting.com. This could be a game-changer for long-term wealth building in America.

Read the full post here:


👉 https://danmahoneyoninvesting.com/f/us-government-just-endorsed-the-buffett-plan-for-every-child


This Clip from the Wolf of Wall Street Fugazi Fugazi

Your only responsibility is to put meat on the table name of the game move the money from your client's pocket into your pocket number one rule of Wall Street

https://youtu.be/tS1i3N3x6EE?si=mbYZSy0eEDh1QCKs


One Reason to Invest

Money Never Sleeps

https://youtu.be/d_jWSwnSqLw?si=u1dp--f8lN1VYiEo



The Bigger Picture


  • Solving Wealth Inequality
    Wealth gaps grow from financial illiteracy. Learn how Buffett’s plan levels the playing field.
    Read the full blog post here 


The Bottom Line


  • The S&P 500 index fund: no timing, no picking, just America’s long-term win.  
  • Cramer, Payne—my plan’s easier, better, and free!” 
  • Start now, stay the course, build wealth.


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