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Mentioned in 67 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 67 episodes
Recommended by 

as a book that made 

his friend, providing clarity on money and finances.


Hasan Minhaj


JL Collins

110 snips
Financial Literacy for Dummies (Like Me) with JL Collins
Mentioned by Matt, noting appreciation for the book's explanation of the self-cleansing property of index funds.

100 snips
State of the Stock Market 2025 Q&A with Brian Feroldi | Ep 570
Mentioned by 

as the book written by JL Collins about financial independence.


Ricky Mulvey

84 snips
J.L. Collins, Achieving Financial Independence
Mentioned as a simple book that emphasizes avoiding big mistakes in investments.

80 snips
Invertir con Sabiduría: Sesgos Cognitivos, Modelos Mentales y Más
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 as a bestselling book by J.L. Collins on the topic of financial independence.

48 snips
Interview With J.L. Collins, the Godfather of Financial Independence
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?
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

43 snips
Always Come Back to the Why | Alan and Katie Donegan | Ep 569
Mentioned by ![undefined]()

as a guide promoting straightforward investment strategies.

Brad

43 snips
Risk Based Guardrails for Drawdown | Ep 566
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!
Recommended by 

for its explanation of how compound interest works.


Jay Papasan

37 snips
535. 10 Books That Changed My Life (And Why I Give Them Away)
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
Recommended by someone Jessie contacted on Instagram, leading her to invest in index funds.

29 snips
I Bought 3 Rentals Then Ran Out of Money…Now I Have 50 Units
Mentioned by 

, who plans to interrogate him about it.


Paula Pant

28 snips
JL Collins Part 1: The Simple Path vs. The "Optimal" Path
Mentioned by Carolyn as one of the books they were reading when discovering fire.

28 snips
How this Couple Achieved FIRE in Their 30s (Average Income)



