Episode 284- The Simple Path to Wealth and All You Need to Know About Index Investing with JL Collins REWIND

<p>Your path to financial freedom and wealth doesn’t have to be complicated. This week’s Journey to Launch podcast episode lifts up the veil of overcomplicated investing strategies to show you a more simple path to wealth. Well known author and blogger, JL Collins, is on the show discussing his path to Financial Independence through index investing and his successful book, <a href= "https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1533667926/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=1533667926&linkCode=as2&tag=jlcollinsnh-20&linkId=1b236a42ef2205f07c4e83e9a984bd17">The Simple Path to Wealth</a>. </p> <p>JL Collins went from working in an ice cream parlor for $1.25 an hour (he was 13) to accomplishing Financial Independence & Retiring Early (FIRE) before it was even a thing. In this episode, JL Collins breaks down the stock market and everything you need to know about investing in index funds. </p> <p><strong><em>In this episode you’ll learn: </em></strong></p> <ul> <li>What is F-you money and why you need it</li> <li>Ways to enjoy breaks or sabbaticals throughout your career</li> <li>What are index funds and tips on investing in the market</li> <li>Why your house is a terrible investment (his words, not mine)</li> <li>What is a Chautauqua, and so much more</li> </ul> <p><strong>Other related blog posts/links mentioned in this episode:</strong></p> <p>Like what you heard and want to learn more about JL Collins? Check out some of his most popular blogs on this <a href= "https://jlcollinsnh.com/">website</a>: </p> <ul> <li>The <a href="https://jlcollinsnh.com/stock-series/">Stock Series</a></li> <li><a href= "https://jlcollinsnh.com/2013/05/29/why-your-house-is-a-terrible-investment/"> Why your house is a terrible investment</a></li> <li><a href= "https://jlcollinsnh.com/2016/03/19/f-you-money-john-goodman-v-jlcollinsnh/"> <strong>F-you Money: John Goodman v. jlcollinsnh</strong></a><strong> WARNING: These videos are NOT work or kid-friendly. Watch at your own risk. </strong></li> </ul> <p>Check out JL Collins’ boo