The Simple Path to Wealth by JL Collins is financial independence canon. The premise boils down to elegant simplicity: Spend 50% of your income and invest the other 50% in one specific index fund, VTSAX. We ask the Godfather of FI about it all—covering everything from his reliance on VTSAX and the American economy, to managing market crashes, to the debate o ... Show More
Dec 2025
Curtain Call: All Stars Return to Talk Financial Independence, Fear, and Growth
Well, here we are—for the last time, for now. A couple weeks ago, I wrote an end-of-year letter that functioned like a little “status update” on how I’m feeling moving into 2026. In this episode, I invite back five of my favorite guests for their own check-ins. We talk about: Wha ... Show More
1h 52m
Dec 2025
Why We Judge Women’s Spending, What We Hide, & What We’re Afraid to Admit
Today’s guest won’t surprise you if you read the introduction to Rich Girl Nation, which recollected the 2018 event that made me think personal finance might not be solely for people with brown bananas and pocket protectors. Lindsey Stanberry, founding editor of Refinery29’s Mone ... Show More
56m 3s
Sep 2024
The Simple Path to Wealth and FU Money with JL Collins
#194: Build wealth and achieve financial freedom with three simple, actionable steps. Personal finance expert JL Collins discusses the concept of "FU" money, the importance of living on less than you earn, the power of low-cost index fund investing, and other effective strategies ... Show More
1h 9m
Oct 2018
Ep8 - JL Collins | The Simple Path to Wealth
JL Collins shares his refreshingly unique and approachable take on investing. The author of "The Simple Path to Wealth: Your Road Map to Financial Independence and a Rich, Free Life", Collins offers easy-to-understand, effective tips and resources to help you invest with confiden ... Show More
58m 57s
Dec 2023
The Best Advice from JL Collins
To celebrate the release of JL Collins' new book, Pathfinders, I collected all the best advice from his Financial Independence Podcast interviews! Jim has been on the show three times: First, back in 2012 (he was my second guest ever!) Second, when his hit book, The Simple Path t ... Show More
39m 56s
Nov 2024
How to Build Wealth Through Passive Income: A Guide with Justin Donald
What if you could unlock the secrets to predictable passive income and financial freedom? In this episode, Justin Donald, the Lifestyle Investor, shares his proven strategies for achieving wealth without the risks typically associated with investing.Justin outlines a step-by-step ... Show More
1h 14m