January 2026 Mailbag: Values, Kids, Games & Inspiration

This week’s Rule Breaker Investing Mailbag brings together beautiful questions and stories to start the new year. We wrestle with a values-alignment dilemma around owning Robinhood, explore what it looks like to turn investing into a real, score-kept game for kids (including outperforming Dad), consider a mischievous strategy for the Market Cap Game Show, and close with an inspiring note from a retired basketball coach whose patient, optimistic approach built lasting financial freedom. Along the way, we’re reminded that investing isn’t just about returns—it’s about judgment, temperament, family, and choosing to be a “for” person over time. Sign up for The Motley Fool’s Breakfast News here: ⁠ Order David’s Rule Breaker Investing book here: ⁠ Companies mentioned: HOOD, MELI, NFLX, TTD Host: David GardnerProducer: Bart Shannon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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January 2026 Mailbag: Values, Kids, Games & Inspiration is an episode from Rule Breaker Investing by The Motley Fool.

This episode is 37:30 long.

This episode was published on Jan 28, 2026.

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