The Simple Path to Wealth: Your road map to financial independence and a rich, free life

Why low-cost index funds shatter Wall Street myths and supercharge your freedom

J.L. Collins

2016

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About This Book

Imagine no more sleepless nights over stock pickers, no crippling debt dragging you down, and a simple system that builds real wealth for life. In The Simple Path to Wealth you’ll discover how mastering just a few powerful habits—saving aggressively, avoiding debt, and investing in broad, low-cost index funds—transforms your financial future. You’ll learn to think of every dollar as a soldier in your wealth army, harness the self-cleansing power of the stock market, and sidestep Wall Street’s hidden fees. Follow this clear, step-by-step roadmap and wake up each morning knowing your money truly works for you.

About the Author

JL Collins built his investing wisdom over decades of hands-on experience, from early sabbaticals and side gigs to riding out the 2008 crash. He founded a popular personal finance blog read by tens of thousands and distilled his blog letters to his daughter into this definitive guide. A lifelong saver turned proud retiree, Collins shares hard-won lessons on mastering money, securing freedom, and living richly on your own terms.

Biggest Takeaway

You’ll be debt-free and gain the mental clarity that comes with zero liabilities. You’ll save like a millionaire—often without dramatic sacrifice—so your nest egg grows relentlessly. You’ll invest wisely in ultra-low-cost index funds, eliminating expensive advisors and guesswork. You’ll earn the confidence to ride out market storms, knowing downturns are opportunities, not threats. Ultimately, you’ll secure genuine financial independence—your F-You Money—enabling life by your own design.

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