Don’t get mad, get even… Phil Town’s first book, the #1 New York Times bestseller Rule #1, was a guide to stock trading for people who believe they lack the knowledge to trade. But because many people aren’t ready to go from mutual funds directly into trading without understanding investing—for the long term – he created Payback Time. Too often, people see long-term investing as “mutual fund contributing” – otherwise known as “long-term hoping.” But the sad truth is that mutual fund investors are, to a stunning degree, pinning their hopes on an institution that is hopeless. It turns out that only 4% of fund managers consistently beat the S&P 500 index over the long term, which means that 96% of fund investors see a smaller return on their nest egg than a chimpanzee who simply buys stocks in the 500 biggest companies in America and watches what happens. But it’s worse than that. The net effect of hitching your wagon to mutual funds is that over a lifetime they’ll fritter away as much 60% of your nest egg in fees. Once you understand how funds engineer this, you’ll rush to invest on your own. Payback Time’s risk-free approach is called “stockpiling” and it’s how billionaires get rich in bad markets. It’s a set of rules for investing (not trading but investing) in the right businesses at the right time -- rules that will ensure you make the big money.
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"it's all about saving money. even when investing your money you can still save money and make money too. Phil Town in this book tells you how. There is an entire world of investing that destroys your average retirement funds and he makes everything super easy, if you just follow the rules. It makes cents."
— eb4 (5 out of 5 stars)
" Phil Town provides a new look at time honored investment strategies. If you want to learn how to invest like Warren Buffet, Charlie Munger and of course, Phil Town, then this book is a must read! Always remember Rule #1: "Never Lose Money." "
— Dave, 5/2/2018" This book was a sleeper that was much better than expected. He is an advocate of the Warren Buffett style of investing and makes a powerful case for it. I definitely recommend the book. I have shared it with my family. "
— Terry, 9/16/2013" I did not think this book was as good as his first book. "
— Meagan, 6/7/2013" A good introductory book "
— Richardyihuang, 12/31/2012" Good book worth to read "
— Ivo, 2/13/2012" Step-by-step instructions on how to research companies and stocks using free tools on the internet. Great book! "
— melody, 9/22/2010" I did not think this book was as good as his first book. "
— Meagan, 8/28/2010Phil Town has addressed millions of people, sharing the stage with such respected public figures as Bill Clinton, Colin Powell, and Rudy Giuliani. He appears frequently on CNBC as an investing expert. Currently, he lives in Jackson Hole, Wyoming.
Marc Cashman, Earphones Award–winning narrator, was named one of the “Best Voices of the Year” by AudioFile magazine. His voice can be heard on radio, television, film, and video games. He also instructs voice actors through his classes, The Cashman Cache of Voice-Acting Techniques, in Los Angeles.