1. Never lose money.

1. Never lose money.

2. Don't bet on individual stocks.

2. Don't bet on individual stocks.

3 . Utilize low-cost index funds.

3 . Utilize low-cost index funds.

4. Invest in what you know.

4. Invest in what you know.

5. Be patient and think long-term.

5. Be patient and think long-term.

6. Don't follow the crowd.

6. Don't follow the crowd.

7. Start early.

7. Start early.

8. Keep fees low.

8. Keep fees low.

9. Have a purpose.

9. Have a purpose.

10 Don't risk your financial security for family.

10 Don't risk your financial security for family.