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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
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 52 episodes
Recommended by 

as a book that made 

his friend, providing clarity on money and finances.


Hasan Minhaj


JL Collins

98 snips
Financial Literacy for Dummies (Like Me) with JL Collins
Mentioned by 

as the book written by JL Collins about financial independence.


Ricky Mulvey

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 

as a book advocating simplicity in investment portfolios.


Christine Benz
78 snips
The Biggest Risk Investors Face Today
Mentioned by ![undefined]()

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

Beau Webb

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

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


Jackie Cummings Koski

59 snips
Financial Independence Basics with Jackie Cummings Koski | Ep 564
Mentioned by 

as 

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


Christine Benz


JL Collins

58 snips
JL Collins: The (Still) Simple Path to Wealth
Mentioned by 

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


Paula Pant

47 snips
JL Collins Part 2: What Happens When You Don't Need to Work Anymore?
Mentioned by ![undefined]()

as a guide promoting straightforward investment strategies.

Brad

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 ![undefined]()

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

Brad

41 snips
Always Come Back to the Why | Alan and Katie Donegan | Ep 569
Recommended by 

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


Scott Trench

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

as a wonderful read that will greatly reassure listeners.


Scott Trench

37 snips
How to Go From Broke at 50 to Retired at 60!
Mentioned by ![undefined]()

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

James Dahle

31 snips
WCI #440: Building a Balanced Portfolio with Asset Location and Allocation
Mentioned by 

, who plans to interrogate him about it.


Paula Pant

28 snips
JL Collins Part 1: The Simple Path vs. The "Optimal" Path
Recommended by ![undefined]()

for people starting out learning about money management.

Joanna Penn

28 snips
Writing And Directing Audio Drama And The Constant Creator Mindset With Alison Haselden
Mentioned by ![undefined]()

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

Brian Preston

27 snips
What You NEED To Know About The Fed Meeting
Mentioned by 

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


Bo Hanson

26 snips
Financial Advisors React To Money YouTubers (Part 4)
Mentioned by ![undefined]()

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

Kristen Knapp

22 snips
From Poverty to Semi-Retired | Kristen Knapp | Ep 554
Mentioned by 

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


Paula Pant

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



