{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/62fa0e8b26f5af0012802e7b/68afeb2873bf5b6298ff6679?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"535 JL Collins on debt, housing myths & why simplicity wins (part 1)","description":"<p>In this first half of a 2-part conversation, Dev sits down with JL Collins the author of The Simple Path to Wealth to explore his updated edition and the timeless principles of financial independence. JL shares his journey from selling fly swatters at age 8 to shaping one of the most influential voices in FIRE. They talk about:</p><p><br></p><p>👉🏾 why living below your means is harder than it looks</p><p>👉🏼 the cultural obsession with housing and why your home isn’t an “investment”</p><p>👉🏿 JL’s strong views on debt and the dangers of leverage</p><p>👉🏻 why index funds outperform active investing for most people</p><p>👉 dollar cost averaging - why JL challenges the usual advice</p><p><br></p><p>Get JL's book, The Simple Path to Wealth (Revised &amp; Expanded 2025 Edition): <a href=\"https://amzn.to/4mB3JlI\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://amzn.to/4mB3JlI</a></p><p>JL's website: <a href=\"https://jlcollinsnh.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://jlcollinsnh.com</a></p><p>JL's famous stock series: <a href=\"https://jlcollinsnh.com/stock-series/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://jlcollinsnh.com/stock-series/</a></p><p>JL's famous google talk: <a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T71ibcZAX3I\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T71ibcZAX3I</a></p><p>JL in the \"Playing with Fire\" documentary: <a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GTqGEh1IQew\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GTqGEh1IQew</a></p><p><br></p><p>Dev Raga Personal Finance is proudly supported by Sphere Home Loans and Skye Wealth.</p><p><br></p><p>Need a mortgage broker? Check out<a href=\"https://www.spherehomeloans.com.au/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"> https://www.spherehomeloans.com.au</a></p><p>Need to review your personal insurances? Head to<a href=\"https://skye.com.au/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"> https://skye.com.au</a></p><p><br></p><p>To chat with a professional and get help about your situation, <a href=\"https://www.moneypodcast.com.au/help\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">click here</a>.</p>","author_name":"Dev Raga"}