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Investing for Beginners with JL Collins

2026-08-11 · 77 min · 15 entities

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Episode description as stored
In this episode, I sat down with the “godfather of financial independence,” aka JL Collins, to demystify investing in the most approachable way possible. JL has been in the game for over 50 years and wrote The Simple Path to Wealth—a book that’s helped nearly a million people understand how to grow their money with confidence. And today, he’s breaking it all down for you. We get real about what investing actually is, why you don’t need a finance degree to build wealth, and how the entire financial industry has tried to gatekeep this information. JL shares why index funds are his go-to, how to avoid common investing mistakes, and why market dips aren’t disasters—they’re opportunities. Whether you’re brand new to investing or just want a no-BS refresh on the basics, this conversation is for you. JL’s Links: The Simple Path to Wealth: https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/The-Simple-Path-to-Wealth-(Revised- Expanded-Edition)/JL-Collins/9798893310474 Learn the exact strategies to save money, pay off debt, improve your money mindset, and increase your net worth. Get your personalized plan: ⁠https://herfirst100k.com/ffpod⁠. 00:00 Intro 03:24 Personal Finance Beginnings 06:44 The Birth of a Financial Blog 14:26 Understanding Index Funds 28:31 The FIRE Movement Explained 36:02 Calculating Financial Independence 40:28 Market Volatility: Should You Change Your Strategy? 44:48 Adjusting Investment Strategies Near Retirement 53:44 Ethical Investing: Pros and Cons 01:01:21 The Role of Financial Advisors 01:06:53 Key Insights for Successful Investing Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices