Praise for The Simple Path to Wealth

“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

“It’s rare to find a book that truly changes your life, but JL Collins’s commonsense explanations allowed me to see clearly what was previously so muddled. All the stress and indecision I previously felt with investing has melted away, and for the first time, I feel 100% confident in my strategy. I am forever in his debt and have become an evangelist for his approach.

“If you’re serious about your financial life, you need to read this book!”

—Brad Barrett, CPA, founder and host of the Choose FI podcast

“The Simple Path to Wealth provides a refreshingly unique and approachable take on investing. It’s not only about reaching financial freedom; it’s about building a better life. It’s not about finding the next hot thing. It’s about sticking to the small number of time-tested principles that actually work and anyone can implement. If you’re looking for a way to use your money purposefully and intelligently to create a life you enjoy, this is it.”

—Matt Becker, founder, Mom and Dad Money

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“Beautifully written, a simple book that will have a profound impact on your life.”

—Morgan Housel, author of The New York Times bestselling book The Psychology of Money, partner at The Collaborative Fund, and a former columnist at The Motley Fool and The Wall Street Journal

“This is the start here book I recommend to everyone interested in investing. An amazing overview of everything you need to know, this is easily the best foundational investing book available. If you’re thinking of investing, this book will radically increase your confidence. If you’re already an investor, this book will help you optimize your investing strategy to get better results. These simple principles are astoundingly effective. I followed his guidance and went from zero to a six-figure investment portfolio in less than five years.”

—Hahna Kane Latonick, bestselling author, Master Your Money: Stop Yearning, Start Earning

“JL Collins is the consummate expert on sane, rational investing methodology, and he has a knack for explaining the underpinnings of the stock market in a straightforward, approachable manner. Collins’s writing is thorough, informative, and best of all—effective. Most importantly, he’s one of the rare financial experts who isn’t trying to sell you something or rip you off.”

—Mrs. Frugalwoods

“Hey, millennials, listen up. The Simple Path to Wealth is an essential addition to your financial library. Sure, you could probably figure this out on your own, but why reinvent the wheel? It’s everything you should’ve been taught about investing and finances in high school. With funny personal anecdotes and a ton of valuable lessons, you can’t afford to not buy this book!”

—Gwen, founder, Fiery Millennials

“JL Collins’s blog is where I send those wanting to learn about effective investing. Now, in this book, he has managed to take all the confusing investing knowledge of our age and condense and clarify it into something anyone can understand. Despite the simplicity of the message, the outcome is powerful: the most effective investing strategy one can implement, whether beginner or expert!”

—Joe Olson, Adventuring Along; chief moderator, Mr. Money Mustache

“Investing doesn’t have to be difficult. In fact, it’s much better when it’s not, and the people who try to make it complicated are often the ones hoping to move your money into their pockets. The Simple Path to Wealth contains everything you need to know to become a successful investor, so read it and ignore all the other nonsense, and one day you’ll have more money than you know what to do with!”

—The Mad Fientist

“Personally, I don’t follow the strategy laid out in Collins’s book. But then, I have spent years of work and study developing and managing my own. For those who don’t want to do this, I’d recommend this book. If your goal is financial independence, you’re going to need strategies that are optimal for your skills, talents, and temperament. Those in The Simple Path to Wealth will serve you well.”

—Jacob Lund Fisker, Early Retirement Extreme

“JL takes a topic that is often complex and sometimes intimidating and shares it in a way that anybody can understand. Finally, there is a book I can recommend that explains how to become wealthy in a way that is both easy to understand and easy to implement.”

—Jeremy Jacobson, Go Curry Cracker

“Whenever I think about writing anything on investing, I recall JL Collins’s insight and logical advice in The Simple Path to Wealth, marvel at its brilliance, then dramatically pluck a piece of paper from my typewriter, crumble it in resignation, and go learn another recipe from my mom. I cannot improve upon the best.”

—Anita Dhake, The Power of Thrift

“JL Collins has the gift of making boring financial concepts funny and interesting. He makes complicated subjects simple and easy to understand. The Simple Path to Wealth is the first book I recommend to people curious about financial independence.”

—Mike Moyer, Mike and Lauren TV (YouTube)

“There are loads of books on investing. This is the one to get. It is smart, thorough, and accurate—and sometimes even funny. It is no understatement to say that his principles changed the way I invest and made me wealthier in the process.”

—Mr. 1500 Days

“The Simple Path to Wealth is really about choosing a lifestyle—one that embraces a simple three-step philosophy that will change the way you view life and how you live it: spend less than you earn, invest wisely, and avoid debt. The book includes simple parables that untangle unnecessary complexity and show how the power of compound interest can provide you with the wealth of freedom. The writing is straightforward and colloquial, and powerful points are highlighted in a way that is easy to grasp. Reading this book can be a wise investment in your future, as well as a clear reminder of what is really important in life.”

—T. Mullen, Roundwood Press

“Based on JL Collins’s excellent blog Stock Series, this book deserves to become a ‘go-to’ resource for investors. He cuts through all the spin, complexity, and jargon of Wall Street and makes investing simple enough for anyone to manage their own portfolio. Crucially, JL Collins covers the mental and emotional aspects of investing as well as the technical aspects, which is rare among investment writers.”

—The Escape Artist

“JL enjoys a financially independent lifestyle while sharing money and life lessons through his blog. His Stock Series introduced passive index investing to a wide audience. Now you can get the same wisdom, distilled in book form. JL tells you how to avoid common investing fears, misperceptions, and mistakes. He teaches about diversification, asset classes, asset allocation, and the best way to use retirement plans. This is a simple, proven path to investment success from a guy who actually did it. If you’re new to investing, don’t miss this crash course in the essentials!”

—Darrow Kirkpatrick, Can I Retire Yet?

“As small business owners, our biggest fear is always about how we plan for retirement. Collins removes the mystery and nonsense surrounding investing. We feel much more confident about how we invest our money. We love our business, but love even more that work is becoming a choice, not a requirement.”

—Jay Dedman and Ryanne Hodson, Scavenger Life

“I came of age in the midst of the Great Recession. Like many of my peers, I developed an unhealthy fear of the market. By the time I finally realized investing was one of the best ways to build wealth while beating inflation, I had no idea how to do it. Then I started reading JL Collins. This book makes one of the most overwhelming financial tasks not just simple but exciting. While time has taught us that the market doesn’t always go up in a perpetually straight line, Collins has taught us how to invest so the ups and downs don’t hurt so badly. And he’s taught us how to do it without getting a headache.”

—Brynne Conroy, Femme Frugality

“A brilliant collection of practical, personal finance advice that produces extraordinary results for your financial happiness. JL Collins has a knack for fact-driven investment ideas that you can learn from to strengthen your financial muscle. A masterful must-read for anyone who expects financial peace.”

—Shilpan, Street Smart Finance

“This book should be required reading for any new investor! In it, you’ll find comprehensive investing information, along with some neat tips and interesting twists to help make the most of your money. The JL Collins commonsense approach to building wealth makes it easy for anyone to be successful.”

—Mindy Jensen, Bigger Pockets