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Mentioned in 23 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 23 episodes
Mentioned by 

as the book written by JL Collins about financial independence.


Ricky Mulvey

84 snips
J.L. Collins, Achieving Financial Independence
Recommended by 

as a book that made 

his friend, providing clarity on money and finances.


Hasan Minhaj


JL Collins

64 snips
Financial Literacy for Dummies (Like Me) with JL Collins
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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
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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?
Recommended as a great book on passively investing in broad-based index funds.

43 snips
Your Complete Guide to Financial Independence (2025)
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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
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, who plans to interrogate him about it.

Paula Pant

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

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

Paula Pant

21 snips
How To Waste Your Life (or hopefully, not) SB1710
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as promoting VTSAX.

Joe Saul-Sehy

18 snips
Q&A: Which Investments Should Go Into Which Accounts?
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as an iconic book with nearly a million copies sold, inspiring readers to rethink their relationship with money.

Jackie Cumminskoski

16 snips
The Godfather of FI Talks Fatherhood | JL Collins | 149
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as an expert whose wisdom highlights why buying happiness with money is a flawed formula.

Joe Saul-Sehy

16 snips
Mid-Year Financial Reset: Key Takeaways from the First Half of 2025 (SB1708)
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as one of their favorite books about money, recommended for its simple approach to wealth building.

Joe Saul-Sehy

OG

14 snips
The Simple Path To Contentment (with JL Collins)
Mentioned by Jess when recalling the life changing concept of FU money.

13 snips
The Fioneers: Burnout, Coast FI, Slow FI, Designing Your Life, Entrepreneurship & More | Episode 84
Mentioned by 

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as the main topic in the interview with 

.


Jillian Johnsrud

Doug Cunnington


JL Collins

12 snips
JL Collins & Jillian Johnsrud on FU Money & Mini-Retirements | MHFI 274
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as a recently read book about finance and wealth.

Jeff Sanders

11 snips
New Seasons, Sabbaticals, and Transitions: How to Choose Your Next Chapter in Life
Mentioned by ![undefined]()

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

Kristen Knapp

11 snips
From Poverty to Semi-Retired | Kristen Knapp | Ep 554
Mentioned by ![undefined]()

as a good book.

Joshua Sheets

1099-Things Are OK...But I Have No Idea What To Invest In!
Suggested as a book to leave lying around to subtly influence in-laws on simplifying their investment strategy.

WCI #422: Parents, Children, and Relationships When Money Gets Involved
Recommended by Jordan Grumet as a resource for basic investing principles.

11 Great Ways to Build Wealth (SB1692)
Mentioned as the key to buying and holding for the long term.

036 | Community, Chatauqua & AMA with JL Collins