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Books by Jl Collins mentioned on podcasts
JL Collins appeared on ChooseFI to discuss the revised and expanded 2025 edition of his book 'The Simple Path to Wealth'. Brad Barrett praised the work as the single most important book in the financial independence community, noting that people frequently gift copies to others, including travel nurses and renters. Barrett and Collins discussed how the book demystifies investing, helping readers realize that the process can remain simple even during periods of market volatility and uncertainty. Collins expressed appreciation for reader feedback indicating that his book successfully made investing understandable after readers struggled with other texts. He also emphasized that following the path outlined in the book teaches readers how to build and retain wealth over the long term.
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The Simple Path to Wealth
The Simple Path to Wealth by JL Collins is a clear and accessible guide to achieving financial independence through low-cost index fund investing and simple savings habits.
Discussed“And it was fascinating because I was listening to an old episode with JL Collins, the original episode he did on Choose a VI about the simple path to wealth.”
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Pathfinders
'Pathfinders' by JL Collins is a financial independence guide that shares the extraordinary stories of everyday people on their quests to achieve financial freedom.
Recommended“and then picks up Pathfinders. I'm going to link both of these books below. And there is a third book, a slightly smaller, called How I Lost Money in Real Estate Before It Was Fashionable, a cautionary tale.”
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How I Lost Money in Real Estate Before It Was Fashionable
How I Lost Money in Real Estate Before It Was Fashionable by JL Collins is a candid financial cautionary tale that explores the pitfalls and financial realities of purchasing property rather than treating it as an automatic wealth generator.
Recommended“And there is a third book, a slightly smaller, called How I Lost Money in Real Estate Before It Was Fashionable, a cautionary tale. Um I'm going to link all of them below.”
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