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Simple Path to Wealth : Your Road Map to Financial Independence and a Rich, Free Life by J. Collins (2016, Trade Paperback)
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"But Dad," she once said, "I know money is important. I just don't want to spend my life thinking about it.". This was eye-opening. I love this stuff. Not only are they more costly to the investor, they are less effective.
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Book TitleSimple Path to Wealth : Your Road Map to Financial Independence and a Rich, Free Life
Number of Pages286 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication Year2016
TopicPersonal Finance / Investing
IllustratorYes
GenreBusiness & Economics
AuthorJ. Collins
FormatTrade Paperback
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Item Height0.7 in
Item Weight15.4 Oz
Item Length8.5 in
Item Width5.5 in
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Dewey Edition23
TitleLeadingThe
Dewey Decimal332.02401
Synopsis"In the dark, bewildering, trap-infested jungle of misinformation and opaque riddles that is the world of investment, JL Collins is the fatherly wizard on the side of the path, offering a simple map, warm words of encouragement and the tools to forge your way through with confidence. You'll never find a wiser advisor with a bigger heart." -- Malachi Rempen: Filmmaker, cartoonist, author and self-described ruffian This book grew out of a series of letters to my daughter concerning various things-mostly about money and investing-she was not yet quite ready to hear. Since money is the single most powerful tool we have for navigating this complex world we've created, understanding it is critical. "But Dad," she once said, "I know money is important. I just don't want to spend my life thinking about it." This was eye-opening. I love this stuff. But most people have better things to do with their precious time. Bridges to build, diseases to cure, treaties to negotiate, mountains to climb, technologies to create, children to teach, businesses to run. Unfortunately, benign neglect of things financial leaves you open to the charlatans of the financial world. The people who make investing endlessly complex, because if it can be made complex it becomes more profitable for them, more expensive for us, and we are forced into their waiting arms. Here's an important truth: Complex investments exist only to profit those who create and sell them. Not only are they more costly to the investor, they are less effective. The simple approach I created for her and present now to you, is not only easy to understand and implement, it is more powerful than any other. Together we'll explore: Debt: Why you must avoid it and what to do if you have it. The importance of having F-you Money. How to think about money, and the unique way understanding this is key to building your wealth. Where traditional investing advice goes wrong and what actually works. What the stock market really is and how it really works. Why the stock market always goes up and why most people still lose money investing in it. How to invest in a raging bull, or bear, market. Specific investments to implement these strategies. The Wealth Building and Wealth Preservation phases of your investing life and why they are not always tied to your age. How your asset allocation is tied to those phases and how to choose it. How to simplify the sometimes confusing world of 401(k), 403(b), TSP, IRA and Roth accounts. TRFs (Target Retirement Funds), HSAs (Health Savings Accounts) and RMDs (Required Minimum Distributions). What investment firm to use and why the one I recommend is so far superior to the competition. Why you should be very cautious when engaging an investment advisor and whether you need to at all. Why and how you can be conned, and how to avoid becoming prey. Why I don't recommend dollar cost averaging. What financial independence looks like and how to have your money support you. What the 4% rule is and how to use it to safely spend your wealth. The truth behind Social Security. A Case Study on how this all can be implemented in real life. Don't let any of this intimidate you. Those that have gone before you say: "....in his patented no-frills and often humorous style, JL makes it both approachable and simple. And powerful." "...effective message told in a visual, funny style." "...a refreshingly unique and approachable take on investing." "JL Collins has the gift of making boring financial concepts funny and interesting." "Instead of esoteric equations about measuring a stock's alpha and comparing it to its beta, he lights up the campfire and starts telling stories." Enjoy the read, and the journey, "In the dark, bewildering, trap-infested jungle of misinformation and opaque riddles that is the world of investment, JL Collins is the fatherly wizard on the side of the path, offering a simple map, warm words of encouragement and the tools to forge your way through with confidence. You''ll never find a wiser advisor with a bigger heart." -- Malachi Rempen: Filmmaker, cartoonist, author and self-described ruffian This book grew out of a series of letters to my daughter concerning various things-mostly about money and investing-she was not yet quite ready to hear. Since money is the single most powerful tool we have for navigating this complex world we''ve created, understanding it is critical. "But Dad," she once said, "I know money is important. I just don''t want to spend my life thinking about it." This was eye-opening. I love this stuff. But most people have better things to do with their precious time. Bridges to build, diseases to cure, treaties to negotiate, mountains to climb, technologies to create, children to teach, businesses to run. Unfortunately, benign neglect of things financial leaves you open to the charlatans of the financial world. The people who make investing endlessly complex, because if it can be made complex it becomes more profitable for them, more expensive for us, and we are forced into their waiting arms. Here''s an important truth: Complex investments exist only to profit those who create and sell them. Not only are they more costly to the investor, they are less effective. The simple approach I created for her and present now to you, is not only easy to understand and implement, it is more powerful than any other. Together we''ll explore: Debt: Why you must avoid it and what to do if you have it. The importance of having F-you Money. How to think about money, and the unique way understanding this is key to building your wealth. Where traditional investing advice goes wrong and what actually works. What the stock market really is and how it really works. Why the stock market always goes up and why most people still lose money investing in it. How to invest in a raging bull, or bear, market. Specific investments to implement these strategies. The Wealth Building and Wealth Preservation phases of your investing life and why they are not always tied to your age. How your asset allocation is tied to those phases and how to choose it. How to simplify the sometimes confusing world of 401(k), 403(b), TSP, IRA and Roth accounts. TRFs (Target Retirement Funds), HSAs (Health Savings Accounts) and RMDs (Required Minimum Distributions). What investment firm to use and why the one I recommend is so far superior to the competition. Why you should be very cautious when engaging an investment advisor and whether you need to at all. Why and how you can be conned, and how to avoid becoming prey. Why I don''t recommend dollar cost averaging. What financial independence looks like and how to have your money support you. What the 4% rule is and how to use it to safely spend your wealth. The truth behind Social Security. A Case Study on how this all can be implemented in real life. Don''t let any of this intimidate you. Those that have gone before you say: "....in his patented no-frills and often humorous style, JL makes it both approachable and simple. And powerful." "...effective message told in a visual, funny style." "...a refreshingly unique and approachable take on investing." "JL Collins has the gift of making boring financial concepts funny and interesting." "Instead of esoteric equations about measuring a stock''s alpha and comparing it to its beta, he lights up the campfire and starts telling stories." Enjoy the read, and the journey!, "In the dark, bewildering, trap-infested jungle of misinformation and opaque riddles that is the world of investment, JL Collins is the fatherly wizard on the side of the path, offering a simple map, warm words of encouragement and the tools to forge your way through with confidence. You'll never find a wiser advisor with a bigger heart." -- Malachi Rempen: Filmmaker, cartoonist, author and self-described ruffian This book grew out of a series of letters to my daughter concerning various things-mostly about money and investing-she was not yet quite ready to hear. Since money is the single most powerful tool we have for navigating this complex world we've created, understanding it is critical. "But Dad," she once said, "I know money is important. I just don't want to spend my life thinking about it." This was eye-opening. I love this stuff. But most people have better things to do with their precious time. Bridges to build, diseases to cure, treaties to negotiate, mountains to climb, technologies to create, children to teach, businesses to run. Unfortunately, benign neglect of things financial leaves you open to the charlatans of the financial world. The people who make investing endlessly complex, because if it can be made complex it becomes more profitable for them, more expensive for us, and we are forced into their waiting arms. Here's an important truth: Complex investments exist only to profit those who create and sell them. Not only are they more costly to the investor, they are less effective. The simple approach I created for her and present now to you, is not only easy to understand and implement, it is more powerful than any other. Together we'll explore: Debt: Why you must avoid it and what to do if you have it. The importance of having F-you Money. How to think about money, and the unique way understanding this is key to building your wealth. Where traditional investing advice goes wrong and what actually works. What the stock market really is and how it really works. Why the stock market always goes up and why most people still lose money investing in it. How to invest in a raging bull, or bear, market. Specific investments to implement these strategies. The Wealth Building and Wealth Preservation phases of your investing life and why they are not always tied to your age. How your asset allocation is tied to those phases and how to choose it. How to simplify the sometimes confusing world of 401(k), 403(b), TSP, IRA and Roth accounts. TRFs (Target Retirement Funds), HSAs (Health Savings Accounts) and RMDs (Required Minimum Distributions). What investment firm to use and why the one I recommend is so far superior to the competition. Why you should be very cautious when engaging an investment advisor and whether you need to at all. Why and how you can be conned, and how to avoid becoming prey. Why I don't recommend dollar cost averaging. What financial independence looks like and how to have your money support you. What the 4% rule is and how to use it to safely spend your wealth. The truth behind Social Security. A Case Study on how this all can be implemented in real life. Don't let any of this intimidate you. Those that have gone before you say: .."..in his patented no-frills and often humorous style, JL makes it both approachable and simple. And powerful." ..".effective message told in a visual, funny style." ..".a refreshingly unique and approachable take on investing." "JL Collins has the gift of making boring financial concepts funny and interesting." "Instead of esoteric equations about measuring a stock's alpha and comparing it to its beta, he lights up the campfire and starts telling stories." Enjoy the read, and the j
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- Mar 06, 2025
Great, easy-to-read, common-sense guide to investing and saving for the future.
This book was a pleasure and very easy to read It's very straightforward. This is a "simple" common-sense path to growing wealth. One doesn't need to pay investment advisors to do well in the market. Investment advisors simply "CAN'T BEAT THE MARKET". Though the amount Collins recommends saving for retirement is very ambitious, the approach is sound. Like the author, I'm giving this to my son and daughter. He provides his common sense better than I could ever communicate.Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
- May 10, 2024
Terrific work—straight scoop on putting your money to work in the markets. No hype, no sale pressure, just what worked for him and what he found usefu
Terrific work—straight scoop on putting your money to work in the markets. No hype, no sale pressure, just what worked for him and what he found useful over the years.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- Jul 26, 2021
Great book on Investing
Excellent book for those learning about the stock market. Still useful for those experienced with the stock market. Makes everything practical and easy to do.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- May 14, 2024
Book has a bent cover. Shipping took way too long for the $$ spent.
Book has a bent cover. Shipping took way too long for the $$ spent.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- May 08, 2023
Excellent info in layman's terms
This book answers many financial burning questions. It explains how to invest in pretty easy terms for anyone to understand.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- Feb 17, 2021
i'll read it back again and again
excellent, covers lenghtly on how to save for later yearsVerified purchase: YesCondition: New
- Feb 12, 2025
Very happy with these books! They are in...
Very happy with these books! They are in great shape and met my expectations. Thank you!Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
- Sep 27, 2022
The Simple path to Wealth
This book should be read by 95% of the people starting out investing. What about the last 5%? They will eventually figure it out.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- Mar 17, 2021
Great product and great experience!
Listed as used but appears to be brand new!Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- Jun 30, 2020
easy reading with good message
Simple to followVerified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
