Stocks change: the Amazon case study

We’re kicking off the new year sharing the essentials for kickstarting investing in 2026. In the next four episodes Bryce and Ren go back to basics and beyond to help you build long-term wealth with simple, repeatable habits.

In this episode:

01:00 What this series covers

02:30 Why we're investing in 2026

06:01 Compounding refresher

08:48 Time in vs timing the market

10:19 The risk of not investing

13:18 Why we love stocks

15:30 Investing vs speculating

17:13 How great companies can work for you

20:32 Amazon case study

23:00 Why consistency beats perfection

25:16 Wrap up and next episode teaser

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