I asked a Wall Street billionaire for financial advice for someone my age — this is what he said

I recently had a conversation with a successful billionaire money manager about personal finance.

I wanted the best money advice the investor had for someone my age.

I'm 27, so this advice will probably be useful for most millennials — anyone aged 19 to 34.

Here are the key takeaways:

1. Set up an emergency fund. This means you need to make sure you have enough money in the bank to cover six months' worth of expenses. This doesn't mean you have to have six months' worth of paychecks in your account, but rather enough funds to cover things such as rent and food. That money will be useful if you find yourself out of work or faced with something such as an unexpected medical bill.
2. It's imperative that you complete the first step of establishing an emergency fund before you even consider investing.
3. When you do invest, it's best to pick 10 stocks for companies that have an easy-to-understand business, generate cash flow, and pay dividends.
4. Avoid putting your money into a private company, especially if you're a first-time investor.

Noted.

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