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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.

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Mentioned in 85 episodes

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James Clear
as having a great approach to investing, advocating for simplicity and using Vanguard.
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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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Hasan Minhaj
as a book that made
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JL Collins
his friend, providing clarity on money and finances.
111 snips
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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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Ricky Mulvey
as the book written by JL Collins about financial independence.
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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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Christine Benz
as a book advocating simplicity in investment portfolios.
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Beau Webb
as the book that someone had recommended to him, which led him to invest his Roth IRA in VTSAX.
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Jackie Cummings Koski
as a popular book that simplifies investing, suggesting that many people are unaware of its simple approach.
59 snips
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Christine Benz
as
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JL Collins
' first book, published in 2016 and having sold over a million copies.
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Scott Trench
as a resource for learning about VTSAX and similar investment strategies.
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Jay Papasan
for its explanation of how compound interest works.
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Scott Trench
as the best process book for getting rich over a long period.
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Paula Pant
as the book written by the guest, J.L. Collins.
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Mentioned as a bestselling book by J.L. Collins on the topic of financial independence.
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Brad
as a wonderful way to learn about index funds in a nice, concise way.
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Brad
as a guide promoting straightforward investment strategies.
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Recommended as a great book on passively investing in broad-based index funds.
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Christine Benz
as a blockbuster book with a new edition.
42 snips
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Recommended by someone Jessie contacted on Instagram, leading her to invest in index funds.
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