Financial Rules of Investing
5 Rules for Building Lasting Wealth
A simple, clear guide to help you build, protect, and grow your financial future.
Rule #1: Pay Yourself First
- Treat saving and investing as a non negotiable monthly expense.
- Automate contributions so your wealth grows on autopilot.
- Fund your future before funding your lifestyle.
Rule #2: Buy Assets, Not Liabilities
- Direct money toward investments that appreciate or produce income.
- Limit spending on items that lose value or drain cash.
- Build a portfolio that works for you over time.
Rule #3: Invest Consistently, Not Emotionally
- Use a long-term strategy instead of reacting to market swings.
- Stay invested to harness the power of compounding.
- Focus on progress, not perfection.
Rule #4: Protect Your Downside
- Diversify to reduce unnecessary risks.
- Use insurance and legal structures to safeguard assets.
- Preserve what you’ve built so it can continue to grow.
Rule #5: Make Your Money Work Harder Than You Do
- Leverage tax-efficient strategies to keep more of your gains.
- Create passive income streams that build over time.
- Let your wealth compound so your future becomes easier, not harder.
