Barry Ritholtz’s “How NOT to Invest: The Ideas, Numbers, and Behaviors That Destroy Wealth—and How to Avoid Them” Available Now

Ritholtz, author of “Bailout Nation,” known to the investing community as the “blogfather” and co-founder of Ritholtz Wealth Management, releases his second title

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Barry Ritholtz—acclaimed author, renowned wealth manager and popular podcast host—today releases his highly anticipated book, “How NOT to Invest: The Ideas, Numbers, and Behaviors That Destroy Wealth — and How to Avoid Them.”

Barry Ritholtz is the Chief Investment Officer and Chairman of Ritholtz Wealth Management LLC, a financial planning and investment advisory firm with more than $5.6 billion in assets under management. His previous book, “Bailout Nation,” was recognized as one of the Best Business Books of the Year, selected as the Investment Book of the Year and won a First Amendment Award for Outstanding Journalism. In his latest work, “How NOT to Invest,” he turns the complex world of investing into an enjoyable, engaging read filled with practical wisdom.

With experience as the author of “Bailout Nation” and The Big Picture, and host of Masters in Business on Bloomberg Radio, Ritholtz has spent decades reporting on and speaking with industry leaders across finance, technology, manufacturing and academia, which has honed his ability to distill the biggest stories shaping the financial world and investors’ portfolios.

“Most people who invest their capital focus on how or what to invest in, but the true key to success lies in knowing what not to do. ‘How NOT to Invest’ is a roadmap to smarter decisions, fewer regrets and a better financial future,” says Ritholtz. “The counterintuitive truth: avoiding errors is much more important than scoring wins.”

Ritholtz cuts through the noise and reveals the most common mistakes all investors make, and how to avoid them. Whether readers are first-timers or seasoned pros, this informative and amusing book delivers valuable insights for every investor. Never one to shy away from the truth or a good conversation, Ritholtz spares no punches with those who have routinely made terrible, and often ill-timed financial calls. His critiques, filled with his wit that listeners and readers have come to expect, expose everything from sensationalism to conflicts of interest.

Title Information

Publication Date: March 18, 2025
Format: Hardcover (ISBN: 9781804091197) / eBook (ISBN: 9781804091203)
Price: Hardcover: $29.99 / eBook: $22.50

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About Barry Ritholz:

Barry L. Ritholtz is the co-founder, chairman, and chief investment officer of Ritholtz Wealth Management LLC. Launched in 2013, RWM is one of the country’s fastest-growing financial planning and asset management firms. Named ETF Investor of the Year and one of the Financial Times' top 300 firms, RWM manages over $5 billion for 3,900 families.

Known as the “blogfather” for creating The Big Picture, one of the first market blogs, the site covers everything related to investing. Since its launch in 2003, its mix of behavioral finance and data analysis has attracted nearly 300 million visitors.

Barry is also the creator and host of Masters in Business, the longest-running and most popular podcast on Bloomberg Radio. His book, “Bailout Nation,” was named one of the Best Business Books of the Year, selected as the Investment Book of the Year, and awarded a First Amendment Award for Outstanding Journalism.

Barry lives on the North Shore of Long Island with his wife, Wendy, and their spoiled dogs, Teddy and Kodi.

About Ritholtz Wealth Management

Ritholtz Wealth Management is a Registered Investment Adviser based in New York City that offers a full suite of financial planning and asset management services to high-net-worth households, corporate retirement plans, endowments and charitable foundations. The firm's core principle is bringing value-added investment and financial planning help to its clients as a fee-only fiduciary advisor. For more information, please visit ritholtzwealth.com, follow us on X @ritholtzwealth and on YouTube at The Compound.