Sick of being broke? You want to acquire wealth? It is easier than you think but you may have to violate a few standard rules. In his thirty-one-year career as a journalist the author collected an average annual salary of $24800. He nonetheless became a millionaire by violating some commonly accepted rules: he bought company stock he shunned annuities and he collected Social Security as soon as he could. He also did well with other investments. In Play the Percentages he shares his insights and research with you.