Bonds Versus Stocks: Risk And Volatility

Serial investor JL COLLINS reveals why renting is smarter than buying, the biggest lies about investing, how tax and debt destroy wealth, and how small savings will TRANSFORM your life! 

JL Collins is a financial educator best known for his book ‘The Simple Path to Wealth’, which has sold millions of copies worldwide. He’s also the author of the JL Collins blog, including the renowned ‘Stock Series’, and has been investing for over 4 decades.

He explains: 

◼️How “F-You Money” changes every decision you make

◼️Why mortgages lock up opportunity and reduce long-term freedom

◼️Why index funds outperform almost everyone over a lifetime

◼️Why working harder doesn’t stop being broke

◼️Why financial independence is about control, not consumption

00:00 Intro  

03:27 Common Misconceptions About Money  

05:10 Financial Freedom  

06:15 Successful People Often Have Trauma  

13:11 Mental Benefits of Financial Security  

14:22 What Is F.U. Money?  

15:59 Buying a House Isn’t Always a Good Financial Idea  

20:46 The Psychological Impact of Buying a House  

22:00 Why Younger Generations Could Benefit From Flexible Living  

25:32 The Easiest Path to Wealth  

26:49 What’s Stopping You From Becoming Financially Independent  

29:32 How Spending Habits Reflect Self-Esteem  

31:30 Advice for Getting Out of Debt  

36:03 Should I Invest in Bitcoin?  

38:43 Should I Rush to Pay Off My Mortgage?  

40:50 Interest Rates Explained  

41:28 How Mortgages Work  

42:36 How to Get a Good Interest Rate on Your Mortgage  

46:37 Is It Safe to Invest in Stocks in the AI Era?  

49:17 Emotional Impact of Investing Without Enough Money  

52:33 Do Men Take More Investment Risks Than Women?  

54:09 Ads  

55:13 The Magic of Compounding Interest  

1:02:38 What's the Point of Being Frugal If I Want to Enjoy Life?  

1:03:35 Young People Don’t Care About Their Future Selves  

1:07:08 Why You Should Invest for Your Children  

1:10:28 How Much of My Income Should I Be Saving?  

1:12:54 Deferring Taxes With Retirement Savings Plans  

1:20:04 Index Funds vs Individual Stocks  

1:27:39 The Beer Analogy (Stocks)

1:33:40 Don’t Sell When the Market Drops  

1:35:09 Is Investing Just Gambling?  

1:36:06 Are Financial Courses a Scam?  

1:37:27 Ads  

1:39:26 Do I Need a Financial Advisor?  

1:42:13 What Does Your Portfolio Look Like?  

1:43:19 What Are Bonds?  

1:45:23 Asking ChatGPT the Ideal Path to Wealth  

1:46:26 How Do I Earn More?  

1:47:14 Why Failure Is Necessary for Growth  

1:49:33 You Can Have a Small Income and Still Be Financially Free  

1:59:53 What's Your Biggest Regret?  

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