Resolutions for 2026… and some reckless predictions!. January 2, 2026

January 2, 2026

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The Format: This is a casual host-led banter session kicking off the 2026 season of Motley Fool Money, blending New Year's reflections with timeless investing wisdom and wild predictions, delivered in a reflective yet irreverent tone full of self-deprecating humor and mutual ribbing.
The Key Players:
- Scott Phillips: Motley Fool's chief analyst, the straight man who loves fresh starts but hates predictions, steering the chat with folksy advice and counterpoints.
- Andrew Page (Ram): Strawman.com founder and Ranter-in-Chief, the fiery introvert dropping life hacks, Bitcoin evangelism, and bold calls, with electric chemistry—Scott reins in Ram's rants while they bond over tortoise-and-hare fables and shared cynicism.

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1 `(00:38)` **New Year Greetings & Banter**
2 `(06:04)` **New Year's Resolutions & Consistency**
3 `(13:12)` **Compounding in Life & Investing**
4 `(20:02)` **Practical Resolutions: Pre-Commitment & Vanguard Chart**
5 `(27:24)` **Budgeting Debate**
6 `(33:13)` **Reckless 2026 Predictions: Interest Rates**
7 `(39:55)` **Markets, Gold, Bitcoin, Property**

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The journey of a thousand miles starts with a single step. Not necessarily a ‘resolution’, but just an effort to go in the right direction.

Oh, and the boys make a lot of reckless predictions for 2026!

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