Bulls make money and bears make money, but pigs seldom do. When a stock or mutual fund is up 30%, sell one-quarter of your position..

The higher the yield, the higher the risk. A high yield is designed to attract investors. An outrageously high yield attracts fools..

Invest less at the end of the month. Brokers tend to push stocks at the end of the month in an effort to match or surpass their previous month's sale….

Have the courage of your own convictions and don't be swayed by friends who boast about their financial home runs. Last year's winners are often this….

If you're uncomfortable with your financial advisor, it's probably with good reason..

Avoid greed and fear. These are the investor's Achilles heels. Keeping all your money in the bank earning 3% interest is just as foolish as dumping y….

Bet on black. Buy low-debt or no-debt companies. When the economy is in trouble, these companies usually have enough cash on hand to stay out of trou….

Never call your broker on Monday. Out of courtesy and common sense, wait until Tuesday. A good broker is focused on the opening of the market - at ho….

Invest in vanity. Buy stocks in high-profile companies whose products are designed to make you feel good and look good..

Give a cold shoulder to cold callers. Never invest in anything based on a phone call from someone you don't know or whose office is a post office box..

When a corporation goes into the marketplace to buy back its own stock, it means management thinks the stock is undervalued. This is a smart time to ….

Sell before the holidays. Stock prices tend to rise on the last trading day before major holidays..

Always leave a sinking ship. There's no virtue in hanging on to losers. And stocks don't have feelings..