The Biggest Risk in the Economy Is Uncertainty

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Economic uncertainty is always present; it's just a matter of people's awareness to it. Studies show that uncertainty tends to bottom out while actual risks peak, such as right before 9-11 and the financial crisis. The dangerous risks are often unforeseen and cannot be mastered, as risk is what remains when you think you've considered everything.

There are only a handful of financial rules, ideas, and observations that really move the needle -- and explain the majority of what you need to know to do better with your money.

I could have narrowed this down to 10, but I had fun with this thought experiment, so here are my top 30 rules of the money game.