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Mentioned in 21 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 21 episodes
Mentioned by Christine Benz as
JL Collins ' first book, published in 2016 and having sold over a million copies.


58 snips
JL Collins: The (Still) Simple Path to Wealth
Recommended by
Hasan Minhaj as a book that made
JL Collins his friend, providing clarity on money and finances.



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

43 snips
Your Complete Guide to Financial Independence (2025)
Mentioned by Jackie Cumminskoski as an iconic book with nearly a million copies sold, inspiring readers to rethink their relationship with money.

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

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Mid-Year Financial Reset: Key Takeaways from the First Half of 2025 (SB1708)
Mentioned by Joe Saul-Sehy and OG as one of their favorite books about money, recommended for its simple approach to wealth building.

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 Jillian Johnsrud and Doug Cunnington as the main topic in the interview with
JL Collins .


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JL Collins & Jillian Johnsrud on FU Money & Mini-Retirements | MHFI 274
Mentioned by Kristen Knapp as one of her go-to resources that taught her the overwhelming majority of everything she knows about finance.

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