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

<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">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,</span> <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"> <span style="font-weight: 400;">The Simple Path to Wealth</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">. </span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">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. </span></p> <p><strong><em>In this episode you’ll learn: </em></strong></p> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">What is F-you money and why you need it</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Ways to enjoy breaks or sabbaticals throughout your career</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">What are index funds and tips on investing in the market</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Why your house is a terrible investment (his words, not mine)</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">What is a</span> <span style= "font-weight: 400;">Chautauqua</span><span style= "font-weight: 400;">, and so much more</span></li> </ul> <p>Special thanks to our podcast sponsor, Empower. Get $5 into your account when you download the Empower app and reach your savings goal. Enter code JOURNEY at signup <a href= "https://empower.me/