Have Investment Rules That Work for You

This Element is an excerpt from It's About More Than the Money: Investment Wisdom for Building a Better Life (9780137050321) by Saly A. Glassman. Available in print and digital formats.

Adopt these simple investment rules, and dramatically reduce your chances of getting scammed.

In recent years, investors have been stunned by the proliferation of financial scams. Perhaps you are wondering, “How do I avoid encountering one?” One way to increase your security and confidence is to establish rules for the management of your investments. These rules as written should work for 80% of investors. They are remarkably simple….