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Mentioned in 85 episodes
The Simple Path to Wealth
Your Roadmap to Financial Independence and a Rich Free Life
Book • 2023
J. L.
Collins' "The Simple Path to Wealth" provides a straightforward, easy-to-understand guide to achieving financial independence.
The book emphasizes saving a significant portion of income, avoiding debt, and investing in low-cost index funds.
It encourages readers to focus on long-term growth and avoid the complexities of market timing or active trading.
The book's simple yet effective principles have resonated with millions of readers, making it a highly popular resource for those seeking financial freedom.
It's a timeless guide that empowers readers to take control of their financial future.
Collins' "The Simple Path to Wealth" provides a straightforward, easy-to-understand guide to achieving financial independence.
The book emphasizes saving a significant portion of income, avoiding debt, and investing in low-cost index funds.
It encourages readers to focus on long-term growth and avoid the complexities of market timing or active trading.
The book's simple yet effective principles have resonated with millions of readers, making it a highly popular resource for those seeking financial freedom.
It's a timeless guide that empowers readers to take control of their financial future.
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Mentioned in 85 episodes
Recommended by 

as having a great approach to investing, advocating for simplicity and using Vanguard.


James Clear

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Mentioned as the iconic book written by J.L. Collins, teaching a realistic avenue for achieving wealth.

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as a book that made 

his friend, providing clarity on money and finances.


Hasan Minhaj


JL Collins

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Mentioned by Matt, noting appreciation for the book's explanation of the self-cleansing property of index funds.

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Mentioned by 

as the book written by JL Collins about financial independence.


Ricky Mulvey

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Mencionado por Marcos como un libro sencillo que influyó en su visión de las finanzas y las inversiones pasivas.

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as a book advocating simplicity in investment portfolios.


Christine Benz
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as the book that someone had recommended to him, which led him to invest his Roth IRA in VTSAX.

Beau Webb

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as a popular book that simplifies investing, suggesting that many people are unaware of its simple approach.


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Mentioned by 

as 

' first book, published in 2016 and having sold over a million copies.


Christine Benz


JL Collins

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as a resource for learning about VTSAX and similar investment strategies.


Scott Trench

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for its explanation of how compound interest works.


Jay Papasan

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Recommended by 

as the best process book for getting rich over a long period.


Scott Trench

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Mentioned by 

as the book written by the guest, J.L. Collins.


Paula Pant

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Mentioned as a bestselling book by J.L. Collins on the topic of financial independence.

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as a wonderful way to learn about index funds in a nice, concise way.

Brad

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Always Come Back to the Why | Alan and Katie Donegan | Ep 569
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as a guide promoting straightforward investment strategies.

Brad

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Recommended as a great book on passively investing in broad-based index funds.

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Your Complete Guide to Financial Independence (2025)
Mentioned by 

as a blockbuster book with a new edition.


Christine Benz

42 snips
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Recommended by someone Jessie contacted on Instagram, leading her to invest in index funds.

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