Most people look at the wealthy and wish they could be rich. They wade into the stock market and perhaps make some money, but then lose some or all of it after the stock market goes into a sudden tailspin. Others make mistakes when buying real estate, whether it's their primary residence, a vacation home, or an investment property. In just about every case, amateur investors don't understand the simple logic of the Investment Pricing Pendulum(TM) or know how to use it to maximize opportunities and minimize mistakes. Even fewer people understand the secret of compounding returns or, more importantly, how to pay the least amount of short-term and long-term taxes on both capital gains and investment income. You need to know how and when to build a portfolio of fixed-income securities, not only to reduce the ups and downs of your investments but to boost their growth speed. In this book, you'll see what it takes and how simple the process can be. As a result, you'll spend less time worrying about money and more time enjoying your life. You'll be able to face unexpected events-both good and not so good-with confidence and resources. Knowing how to get rich and stay rich is in your hands.