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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 (Revised & Expanded Edition)
The Simple Path to Wealth by JL Collins serves as a straightforward guide to achieving financial independence through long-term investing and saving strategies.
Discussed“and you I would hate for somebody to have read the simple path to wealth or worse have heard about the simple path to wealth, throw everything in VTSAX in their retirement accounts, set it and forget it and never look at it again.”
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The Simple Path to Wealth
The Simple Path to Wealth by JL Collins is a foundational personal finance guide that demystifies investing through straightforward, long-term strategies centered around index funds and frugality.
Discussed“And what's really exciting is his book, The Simple Path to Wealth, is actually coming out, a new version of it, the revised and expanded 2025 edition.”
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How I Lost Money in Real Estate Before It Was Fashionable
Discussed“and it really I've wrote it for my daughter and you know I hoped it would be successful at least within the FI Community”
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Pathfinders
Discussed“It's incredibly powerful It's one of the first books I recommend as does Brad obviously”
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