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535 JL Collins on debt, housing myths & why simplicity wins (part 1)

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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:


👉🏾 why living below your means is harder than it looks

👉🏼 the cultural obsession with housing and why your home isn’t an “investment”

👉🏿 JL’s strong views on debt and the dangers of leverage

👉🏻 why index funds outperform active investing for most people

👉 dollar cost averaging - why JL challenges the usual advice


Get JL's book, The Simple Path to Wealth (Revised & Expanded 2025 Edition): https://amzn.to/4mB3JlI

JL's website: https://jlcollinsnh.com

JL's famous stock series: https://jlcollinsnh.com/stock-series/

JL's famous google talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T71ibcZAX3I

JL in the "Playing with Fire" documentary: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GTqGEh1IQew


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