Top Investing Mistakes to Avoid in 2026
Earn Your Leisure
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🗓️ 27 December 2025
⏱️ 10 minutes
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Summary
Are you ready for 2026? In this Market Mondays clip, Rashad Bilal, Ian Dunlap, and Troy Millings dive deep into the biggest mistakes investors might make in the upcoming year—and how to avoid them. Whether you’re just starting your investment journey or looking to refine your strategy, this discussion delivers blunt, practical advice to help you prepare for seismic changes ahead. Ian Dunlap emphasizes the importance of accumulating shares, knowing your “freedom number,” and tuning out distracting online noise. He highlights how top entrepreneurs—like Magic Johnson and Gary Vee—are doubling down because the financial landscape is about to shift. Ian’s no-nonsense approach: find a way to acquire at least 2,000–3,000 shares and stay focused! Troy Millings warns against “gossip trading”—making investment decisions based on hearsay or hype, rather than solid research. He stresses the danger of treating your brokerage account like a gambling app, and why discipline, education, and conviction matter more than ever. Troy recommends starting small, truly understanding the businesses you invest in, and building knowledge for long-term success. Rashad Bilal brings a practical blueprint, sharing 10 essential steps every investor should follow in 2026:
- Create a budget using popular apps like YNAB, Monarch Money, or Rocket Money
- Set up systematic monthly investing (dollar cost averaging)
- Maximize retirement contributions for tax benefits
- Regularly review and update all beneficiaries
- Commit to continuous education by watching one documentary a week and reading one book every 60 days
- Map out actionable, accountable goals based on the “12 Week Year” strategy
The crew agrees: the biggest investor mistake is not having a clear plan and the discipline to stick to it. If you want to set yourself up for real financial success in 2026, this conversation is your actionable guide! 👇 Drop your freedom number for 2026 in the comments and let us know what steps you’re taking to lock in your future. *Be sure to subscribe for more Market Mondays insights on wealth-building and financial mastery!* #MarketMondays #Investing2026 #MoneyMistakes #FinancialFreedom #RashadBilal #IanDunlap #TroyMillings #WealthBuilding #PersonalFinance #StockMarket #InvestmentTips #FinancialPlanning
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