​Tired of predictions? Here are four that will stand the test of time 

While we may be drawn to the clairvoyants and the algorithms, let’s not forget that the future isn’t a riddle to solvePublished Dec 25, 2024  •  Last updated 5 hours ago  •  3 minute read Join the conversation Truth be told, we are addicted to predictions. Photo by Getty ImagesReviews and recommendations are unbiased and products are independently selected. Postmedia may earn an affiliate commission from purchases made through links on this page.As the calendar flips to a fresh page, we find ourselves awash in predictions.Article contentArticle contentThis isn’t new; it’s practically a tradition. In my line of work as a wealth adviser, it’s an annual ritual. My inbox fills with questions: Will interest rates finally stabilize? Are the markets poised to soar or sink? What’s the ripple effect of new tariffs on our Canadian economy? How about exchange rates?Advertisement 2Story continues belowThis advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below.Sign In or Create an Accountor View more offersArticle contentThe questions are endless, ranging from the pragmatic to the speculative, and often asked in hushed tones as if I might have a secret hotline to the future. (Spoiler alert: I don’t.)Everyone, from economists to stargazers, seems eager to paint a picture of what’s ahead and we lap it up, hoping for reassurance, hoping it’s all sunshine and rainbows.Article contentTruth be told, we are addicted to predictions. Why? Because they offer the illusion of control in a world that is inherently unpredictable.But here’s the thing about predictions: they’re just educated guesses, if not outright conjectures, dressed up in a nice outfit — suit or dress, take your pick. With that in mind, here are a few universal truths to help us navigate the noise.There will be good news, and there will be bad newsLife has a knack for balance, doesn’t it? The stock market will rise; it will also fall. Politicians will make decisions, some that work and some that don’t. Babies will be born and, sadly, some of us will lose loved ones. This is the ebb and flow of existence.Money will be spent, wisely or frivolouslyWe’ll shell out for needs, wants and everything in between. Whether it’s for groceries or a last-minute splurge on that shiny gadget, our spending reflects not just economics but our emotions.Advertisement 3Story continues belowThis advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below.Article contentTaxes will be paid, and coffee will be brewedSome things in life are non-negotiable. For example, taxes are a certainty that rivals even death. But let’s not overlook life’s simpler joys, such as a perfect cup of coffee savoured on a frosty morning.The sun will rise and setA cliché, perhaps, but one that serves as a reminder of life’s rhythms. The world keeps turning even when predictions miss their mark. There’s a strange comfort in that, don’t you think?While we may be drawn to the clairv