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Mentioned in 52 episodes

The Simple Path to Wealth

Your Roadmap to Financial Independence and a Rich Free Life

Book • 2023

Author

J L Collins

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.

Mentioned by

Jackie Cummings Koski

Mentioned in 52 episodes

Recommended by

Hasan Minhaj

as a book that made

JL Collins

his friend, providing clarity on money and finances.

98 snips

Financial Literacy for Dummies (Like Me) with JL Collins

Mentioned by

Ricky Mulvey

as the book written by JL Collins about financial independence.

84 snips

J.L. Collins, Achieving Financial Independence

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

83 snips

State of the Stock Market 2025 Q&A with Brian Feroldi | Ep 570

Mentioned by

Christine Benz

as a book advocating simplicity in investment portfolios.

78 snips

The Biggest Risk Investors Face Today

Mentioned by

Beau Webb

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

63 snips

Investor Retires in 6 Years ($120K/Year) by Doing This

Mentioned by

Jackie Cummings Koski

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

59 snips

Financial Independence Basics with Jackie Cummings Koski | Ep 564

Mentioned by

Christine Benz

JL Collins

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

58 snips

JL Collins: The (Still) Simple Path to Wealth

Mentioned by

Paula Pant

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

47 snips

JL Collins Part 2: What Happens When You Don't Need to Work Anymore?

Mentioned by

Brad

as a guide promoting straightforward investment strategies.

43 snips

Risk Based Guardrails for Drawdown | Ep 566

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

43 snips

Your Complete Guide to Financial Independence (2025)

Mentioned by

Brad

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

41 snips

Always Come Back to the Why | Alan and Katie Donegan | Ep 569

Recommended by

Scott Trench

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

40 snips

The All Out Approach to Achieve FIRE in Your 30s (Median Income Earner)

Mentioned by

Scott Trench

as a wonderful read that will greatly reassure listeners.

37 snips

How to Go From Broke at 50 to Retired at 60!

Mentioned by

James Dahle

as a great book that he and his wife pass out all the time, sometimes with a check inside.

31 snips

WCI #440: Building a Balanced Portfolio with Asset Location and Allocation

Mentioned by

Paula Pant

, who plans to interrogate him about it.

28 snips

JL Collins Part 1: The Simple Path vs. The "Optimal" Path

Recommended by

Joanna Penn

for people starting out learning about money management.

28 snips

Writing And Directing Audio Drama And The Constant Creator Mindset With Alison Haselden

Mentioned by

Brian Preston

when discussing reaching a point in life where finances go beyond a certain level.

27 snips

What You NEED To Know About The Fed Meeting

Mentioned by

Bo Hanson

, who admires JL Collins' writings and alignment with their financial principles.

26 snips

Financial Advisors React To Money YouTubers (Part 4)

Mentioned by

Kristen Knapp

as one of her go-to resources that taught her the overwhelming majority of everything she knows about finance.

22 snips

From Poverty to Semi-Retired | Kristen Knapp | Ep 554

Mentioned by

Paula Pant

as the author of the book that coined VTSAX and chill.

21 snips

How To Waste Your Life (or hopefully, not) SB1710

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