In a world filled with bad investments, this guide shows you exactly how to keep your money safe without missing out on great investment opportunities In Stop Making Stupid Investments: 7 Rules to Avoid the Hype and Build Real Wealth , experienced real estate and finance leader David Leiter delivers a practical, common-sense strategy guide for building wealth through intelligent investing. Leiter explains the 7 rules that helped guide him as he built a large and resilient portfolio over 30 years. He demystifies complicated financial concepts and explores powerful investing techniques in a straightforward way without the usual jargon. This book is a simple set of easy-to-follow rules for everyday investors who want to effectively manage risk, avoid scams and fraud, and access impressive returns without missing out on great opportunities when they come along. It's filled with timeless principles that apply everywhere, to everyone, in every kind of market. You'll find: Grounded advice, based on the author's decades-long experience in finance and real estate, on how to spot a bad investment How to use simple, proven investment strategies that are easy to understand to generate consistent returns while limiting your exposure to risk Ways to use contrarian thinking to get ahead of trends and improve the performance of your portfolio Perfect for everyday investors and working professionals hoping to build a financially secure retirement, Stop Making Stupid Investments is an intuitive, accessible, and insightful manual for everyone who wants to protect and grow their money at the same time.