Don'ts
generally, speaking don't own stocks
don't own any but the most pristine bonds
generally speaking, don't invest in real estate
generally speaking, don't buy commodities
don't invest in collectibles
don't trust standard rating services
don't presume that the government agencies will protect your finances
don't buy goods you don't need just because they are a bargain. They will probably get cheaper
- stock advice this morning gleaned from a book my bro is reading