Heres an archive showing my previous 100+ guests: https://www.ngpf.org/podcasts/. He got into blogging when he realized, considering his family historywhich showed the men usually died after three score years and some change he may not live long enough to teach his grandchildren what he wanted to teach them about life and money. It's the American tradition. Could you pls share your thoughts? Probably looking to sell our new van in near future and re invest in(another van + Alabama real estate? Please give me 5 mins and let me tell you my story, and where I am in life. We met at the FinCon13 opening party happy hour and I said Id have to stop by and check out your blog! If the Japanese rights are still available, could you please send us a pdf for their review? Thats a pretty cool site youve got yourself. Is that what you really want to do? You might post your specific questions here: I have just discovered Jim a few days ago, and finished reading his book yesterday I have simplified my portfolio now and next 10 years is dedicated to Jims advice. I want to email you if possible. I have dialogue between Erik and Moe, but Im a bit terrified of posting it public. THANK YOU Mr. Bogle for creating the tool and thank you Jim for teaching us how to used it. Nice work. So, I look at the 4% rule and I say it's inherently conservative. There are two options for owning fixed assets: you can buy the asset yourself and own directly or you can own through a bond fund that is similar to an index fund that purchases a basket of bonds/ treasuries. It was more a slow, gradual education and understanding. . I Just started listening to your book The Simple Path to Wealth. VXUS is an international fund, without the US market. (also)George. Time Machine and the future returns for stocks, Kibanda: Mr. Anti-house buys his dream house. If yes, please reply to me via email. However, if you read thru this: https://jlcollinsnh.com/stock-series/ Your pride encourages it. While I know nothing about investing options in other countries, the principles are the same: Keep it simple, broad based and low cost. Its the mindset and actions we all take to get there that matter. And all of those companies that supply those things like furniture, and realtors, and mortgage companies, and appliance companies, all these people have a motivation to maintain the idea that owning a house is the best possible thing you could do. Probably for the same reason I list Goa separately and Zanzibar separate from Tanzania. The Boglehead book is very USA centric but some amazingly simple threads that come out of it that are like universal laws of nature, like gravity, applies to us all wherever we live. Not your age. So, it kind of depends on the phase of your life you're in at any given moment. And I may have forgotten one or two. Very well written. "Stocks--Part XV: Target Retirement Funds, the Simplest Path to Wealth of All," by JL Collins, jlcollinsnh.com, Dec. 18, 2012. Stocks -- Part X: What if Vanguard gets Nuked? Ive recently looked back and I can say, Im disappointed at the results. Kind of disturbing for those of us who invest at Vanguard. Hi James L. Collins from Wilmette! When you inherit a some of money like $100,000, how should one invest it? or even to respond to the other question: I called my husband at work and told him to find out if his was transferable while he was still employed and if not I will get as close to the same funds in Fidelity and switch everything around. Thank you! Misses Nannie and Narcissa O'Eannon, of Washington. I found my way to the path I espouse now by basically wandering in the wilderness for decades and making every conceivable mistake you can think of. I have two comments and an inquiry. Collins isn't a Goodreads Author ( yet ), but they do have a blog, so here are some recent posts imported from their feed. You could easily have another 30+ years left and then your investments pass on to your beneficiaries. Hello from Canada Mr Collins, Our life is nomadic, and we have a little cottage on Lake Michigan. And my own parents were a good example of that. But anyway, so I've experienced both. After reading your website I opened an account with vanguard (IRA account). Copyright 2023 Morningstar, Inc. All rights reserved. I am a first responder and I was wondering if the strategy of the simple path the wealth stays the same if I have access to a 457 plan. All those years that post has been up and only now someone noticed? Throwing a bunch of money into an index fund and ignoring it for years is a risky and emotionally challenging thing to try. its a difference of $16,639.08 per year ( $1,386.59 per month). As I did at the end of every year, I totaled up our assets. They just feel like unique experiences looking back. Nice work so far on the blog. I just published a post with my take on ethical investing, along with some other issues. I'm realizing all we really pay for on our own accounts is food and fancy meals out. Hello Mr. Collins: Best of luck as always, and hope you find your illusive inner-self. If you think you might like to go, sign up for the mailing list here: I am the author of The Simple Path to Wealth. under your original comment here: https://jlcollinsnh.com/2011/06/03/my-short-attention-span/, youre gonna have to start reading this blog a lot closer, my friend. Just found your Blog and enjoyed reading a few posts that strike similar experiences in my life. Worse, they have become even more difficult to read over the past few years. Hi JL, The only time that you benefit is if in fact the market drops, whether it drops suddenly or just drifts lower over that year, then it will work in your advantage. And if somebody sat down and made up a list of all the potential mistakes you could make buying real estate, it's like I went through that list and checked them all off before I signed the papers. I am a college professor and I want to give it to all my advisees. Hi! Looking to do a 60 equity to 30 bond to 10 REIT mix. Did you buy the place in Ecuador? Plus, since they are bought and sold like stocks, they often have trading costs associated with them. If you're going to panic and sell, you don't want to follow my advice, you don't want to be in the market at all. You are, of course, correct. I am a senior and about to start my working career next year. Im in the unenviable position of trying to time my way back in. What would YOU do in this situation? Thanks for sharing your insights they are valued! You address the notion of sticking with it through the bad times a lot. I just moved quite a bit of money into VTSAX! Regards, J L Collins The Simple Path to Wealth: Your road map to financial independence and a rich, free life Paperback - June 18 2016 by J L Collins (Author), Mr. Money Mustache (Foreword) 8,587 ratings See all formats and editions Kindle Edition $9.99 Read with Our Free App Audiobook $0.00 Free with your Audible trial Hardcover I am seeking a link to my website. As for other resources, Ive not done a post but you will find a blogroll in the left-hand column. It has always felt dishonest to me, especially when the brokers and my screens are not the same when I call him for advice. Since the point of Roths is that they are funded with after tax money and are designed to then grow tax free and be tax free upon withdrawals, my guess is you should be OK. Hi Jim, thank you very much for sharing your investment advice. Would you plz contact me at the email address for further information? Ive also started my own side hustle thats a personal finance workshop. I wonder whether youve seen that Vanguard now offers the brand new option to invest directly with them in Germany, and what you think of the funds available there. 2. It all would have been extremely Please let me know it this is a similar index! Of course, the corollary of that, if I'm right, unless it's some huge gain or it's not going to move the needle very much otherwise. I have to look at that book again one of these days. Now real wages tend to rise quite a bit more than inflation (not real wages of a big part of workers since the 70th, but this is another topic). And I'm very much in favor of that. You can eat my Vindaloo, mega lottery, Blondie, Noa, Israel Kamakawiwo 'Ole, art, film and a ride on the Space Shuttle. Ill be listening for your song on the radio, (in my regular car). Scott. Reviewing the comments on my post of April 1st, Why I will no longer be writing this blog. Hi JL, I do work for an Italian entrepreneur, he his a big fan, and would like to make an interview (with a fee of course) to show his audience something about wise investiment. I have been under so much stress on what funds to invest.now i think i will settle with these. Happy Birthday, jlcollinsnh; and thanks for the gift Mr. MM! He is a prolific world traveler, having visited more than 30 countries on five continents via motorcycle, car, train, plane, boatand even elephant. I write in-depth articles about all things related to finance and loans. It was just the reason du jure. Financially what do you think my next best move would be to help me get back on my feet? If you dont have those things please stay clear of all the retire early marketing stories. Three months ago I bought my 2nd Triumph Spitfire, its a 1980, 1500. I just finished reading your great book The Simple Path to Wealth and had one comment that may be helpful to other readers. Morningstar Research Services is a subsidiary of Morningstar, Inc. and is registered with and governed by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. I am already deeply overloaded with other sites I try to keep tabs on. So the index funds began to outperform almost immediately. ETFs were created to make trading indexes easier and, of course, I am opposed to trading. Jcollins, I was impressed by your website and am confident that The Simple Path to Wealth aligns with Plastiqs value proposition. Do we manage our own HSA investments or do we have to get a 3rd party? I have tried to find answers through posting on message boards and reading others threads, I do try to look at the spam folder so the good ones dont get away. *we are paying off our new van as well but we put money down on a private loan, and have been making steep payments which are still a fraction of what rent would cost where we want to live. And if you're an investment professional, there's less opportunity to get a bigger part of the clients' money out of them. 2. My Retirement plans include traveling with my Girlfriend, Fishing, Hunting and Volunteering. My eldest and I watch the F-you video clips weekly if not daily F-you money has TOTALLY changed my life! I tried the retirement thing about 15 years ago,when I was in my late 30s. Even if it is a good company. Things change and F-you Money is your shelter in the storm: https://jlcollinsnh.com/2011/06/06/why-you-need-f-you-money/. I was once corrected, its a HOME! I then corrected, no , its a HOUSE. When you're working, and you have cash flowing in, and if you're smart and you're following my advice, you're taking a significant portion of that, and you're channeling it toward your investments. Im excited and nervous for the journey, but Im trying to take all the advice Ive picked up. It is in the Not Pure Enough part of this one: https://jlcollinsnh.com/2017/08/21/stocks-part-xxxi-too-hot-too-cold-not-pure-enough/. Another question I have is on the ROTH IRA. Because if the market goes up, that means that every additional amount of money you put in, you're going to get fewer shares for that. Collins: I would just clarify, I don't say avoid homeownership. Looking forward to your future articles and adventures. The simplest solution is usually the correct solution. Thank you for opening the eyes of many of us who still adhere to humility! Benz: One area where you run counter to the conventional wisdom is that you're not a big fan of dollar-cost averaging. Im at ease for the first time in my life. Thanks for the great read. I was trying to help an older women to choose a vanguard fund for her IRA. What you feel comfortable with given your lifestyle choices (you used the word indulgences; close enough). The rent vs buy should be looked as what minimizes a consumption expense. Thank you so much for not only sharing your strategies, but for making people like me actually understand it. Thanks for writing and sharing these ideas. You usually reference Vanguards and just call it a day, and then maybe eventually add bond funds for ballast. In 2011, he wrote a series of letters to his daughter about money and investing; what had worked and what had kicked him in the ass. In our roth we have VTSMX,VGTSX, and VBMFX. And that, is pure nonsense! I pushed too hard, too early. Write the song, make millions and buy a fleet of sport cars, (perhaps not British) and Im sure youll get her back or a dozen like her! This year it was effortless to decide what to buy for Christmas gift. And depending on the price point, and Tesla things came down pretty dramatic recently, I might be looking at something like Tesla. And I have been really interested about money as I will enter my next part of my life. 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Continuing to invest from your earned income while building your wealth. GBP or ZAR in 2008. Rent v. owning: A couple of case studies in Ecuador. S&P 500 ETF few weeks ago a friend of mine sent me the video of the talk you gave at Google. Long time reader, lurker, and fan of your content. Its possible? Nice to hear from you and glad to know how well things turned out. But that could come when you're 30, if you've achieved financial independence, as many people do, and you say, OK, I'm going to not work anymore for a while. Then you probably want to add some bonds to take the place of the cash flow that you used to have to smooth the ride. Maximized 401K etc. I will appreciate your review and insights very much. . Bookmark. Had the market turned around and plunged again, then I would have adjusted that withdrawal rate in a heartbeat. May 2021 be both safe and less intense. What is the best point of contact for you? Jenat is here. Which makes me hot. I would like to request a review copy of The Simple Path to Wealth since we are interested in potentially featuring an excerpt from your book in the next issue of the digest, which goes to print on Thursday, Oct. 6. I love this blog and the tremendous knowledge you have given me from your book. Thanks for your help on this! Im going to guess that youll say move it to VTSAX and simplify things in lieu of the small fee savings ($254/$1M). And so, one of the problems for me at least with embracing indexing is it's not like what I was doing wasn't working. On rent vs buy, I would divide up life into three phases: If you are single or just married/no kids, rent. And when he died--and he died at a fairly young age of emphysema, he was cigarette smoker--the only asset he left behind was the paid-off house. Though, i have not read your book, i prefer audiobook. What does VTI stand for and is this still the next best option to invest in if you dont have the 2-3K or the 10 K. Im not in America and prefer to invest in the U.S. Vanguard rather than the Australian so I dont miss out on the global market. Our There is a 5-star Amazon review from you somewhere in your comment if you are so inclined. The Simple Path to Wealth. From busboy, produce, clerk, and gas station attendant, to ad agency founder, sales trainer, radio co-host, and publisher. Glad the book has helped. First I would like to thank you for the amazing book it changes my perspective about investing (and hopefully my life in the future ) ! Glad you like the book and are passing it on to your kids. Thanks for the reply, I kind of guessed you would answer in this way. I had an old 401k through Fidelity. Just to close, I wanted to get back to your Simple Path to Wealth. ls improving . I imagine you would say that we should stay tough and that the core principles hold truebut it really seems that, beginning in 2020, we may have crossed a rubicon: From the the phenomenon of meme stocks and market capitalization of small companies with nothing more than an idea far exceeding the market caps of established fortune 500 companies, to the current political climate and health of our democracy. We also respect individual opinionsthey represent the unvarnished thinking of our people and exacting analysis of our research processes. But for anybody who has ever had a job where you're managing people, you know that managing people is not passive. First of all, thanks for all the great information on this website. My name is Tim and I am in charge of the outreach service for a major What youre missing is this post: https://jlcollinsnh.com/2013/05/02/stocks-part-xvii-what-if-you-cant-buy-vtsax-or-even-vanguard/ . And this may be a warning to others, life is always unexpected and doesnt always turn out how you hope. When did you first realize you were financially independent? This was the first civilized meal, but more important the conversation about how to handle their savings and investing. looking just at the numbers, Id pay the $5105 cash. That's what allows you to benefit from the volatility of the market. My situation is unique in that Im a South African living in Vietnam and as such I trade on a Singaporean platform. And, if youll be a FinCon, please introduce yourself. 6:10-10:03 J.L.'s sudden rise to fame. ISBN-10: 1533667926 I just wanted to let you know that as of November 2018 VTSMX is no longer available. This is a tough one since you are gifting them my book. Big fan of the book from Virginia. My goal is $20K. I never felt overly confident in my thoughts because there are so many different opinions on the subject of personal finance. Then we learned that if we invested a certain dollar amount with American, we would pay no sales charges. The market will crash. Hi, Im Katharina from Berlin and have been reading your blog (starting with the stock series) for five years now since it was recommended to me by a friend from the US. Since you have written so much on helping people take control of their investments, I wanted to share with you a paper I have written on financial advisor disclosures. Love the low fees and the simplicity. James Madison High School Access Center. You nailed it! It is a very personal call. But anyway, every market crash has something different and unique that triggers it. In seeing your post above about wanting to have these on the thread for all readers to benefit from so if there are any 18 year olds reading this right now, read Simple Path to Wealth and DO IT, your 28 year old self will be proud you did. I just finished your book, thank you for writing so much valuable information in one place! A suggestion, though: date your posts so its clear when they were written and thus their relevance to current market conditions, for example. . Surprise.. our bill was $6382. Very often there is no one right answer, there are only different answers for different situations and the most important aspect is making an educated decision for yourself. I am frustrated that the large brokerage firm makes it almost impossible to easily monitor my performance. And, of course, I talk about the wealth-building power of stocks. But with that being said Ive not come across a variation of my situation anywhere and I was wondering (well desperately hoping). Ive subscribed for your Chautaugua updates. Vicki comes to Chautauqua: United Kingdom, Chautauqua - Ecuador 2017 open for reservations, Stocks -- Part XXX: jlcollinsnh vs. Vanguard, Reviews of The Simple Path to Wealth; gone for summer. $100,000 now is nowhere near $100,000 forty years ago. People buy it when things are bad, driving up its value. I apologize as I think my original email was submitted incorrectly. This is the link I was look at https://investor.vanguard.com/mutual-funds/profile/VTSAX. Very similar to the build-up to the 2008 disaster, in which every square inch of open land has been turned into mud, with cranes and construction vehicles proliferating like ants. OK, that wasnt fair. Back then, the FI lifestyle was called being a pollack. "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. We appreciate your book and thank you. Good afternoon, I bought your book, The Simple Path To Wealth and I took your advice and invested $25,000 in the VTSAX through TDAmeritrade. Having F-You money is so true. https://jlcollinsnh.com/2013/05/29/why-your-house-is-a-terrible-investment/. You are obviously smart enough to mechanically do it. I can send excerpts that contains the character if you so wish. Regards, Is the primary negative on Berkshire Hathaway that it is a single company and therefore does not provide the diversification that an index does? Be sure to read the important Disclaimersregarding the content and advertising here. No time frame, some guests have a list created in a few days, others take a few weeks. And fortunately for me, during those years, the wind was at my back. If so, it would be interesting to have you respond to apoorplayers suggestion that FIRE is the preserve of the white middle class here: https://jlcollinsnh.com/2016/08/16/what-the-naysayers-are-missing/#comment-4215699. Do you think Passiv would be a good fit for your audience? Thank you. Thanks for writing your book! J.L. Stocks -- Part XIII: The 4% rule, withdrawal rates and how much can I spend anyway? Back in the early 1990s my wife and I had both stepped away from our jobs. I figured if I could do that twice a week,or hell,even 5 times a month,I could make it. I think the core ones, and I talked about this on the blog and in the book, are spend less than you earn, avoid debt, and invest the difference. Thats great to hear, no pun intended. Is there such a service? Today? JL Collins in the New Mexican desert in the 1980's When did you achieve financial independence? They are looking out for their best interest and not the client. If you look at the Trinity study, a 4% withdrawal rate adjusted for inflation over 30 years is just one of the many scenarios that the study looked at. I particularly like that you are civil with people who have differing viewpoints. Interesting question. Deals are signed to publish it in China, Taiwan, Vietnam, Thailand, Russia, Poland, Spain, Brazil and in Arabic. So, basically, in my world, it's not a matter of age, it's a matter of cash flow. I would be honored to receive a reply. Well. Thanks for showering us with a simple and unique way of investing. I started selling flyswatters door-to-door and picking up empty pop bottles from the side of the road to turn in for the 2-cent deposit. Collins: Well, Jeff, I refer to that as having the disease. JL Collins is one of the best financial bloggers on the web. And, of course, it depends on the person who is reading it. They dont exist. What are your thoughts on buying a fund that tracks the top 50 stocks in our little market? Money means very little in its own right, it just gives choices in life. Very humorous. But I still get back each year for the Chautauquas. Beyond the Stock Series, and togive you some idea of what else around here resonates with the regulars, these are the Top 5 most popular posts: To help you get started, check out the sidebar for lists of the Most Popular and Most Recent, along with the Archives, and Categories. And there are a few things in life that are more intoxicating than choosing a company, buying the stock, and being proven right and watching it go up. Thanks for keeping it simple and safe for people like our Fire fighters. BTW, did the Vanguard rep you spoke to know about my book when you mentioned it? It seems to be similar to IUL or Index Universal Life. As I say, that's not out yet. Im a huge fan now. We arelooking forward to heard from you soon. Any thoughts would be immensely appreciated. If not I thank you for taking the time to read this message all the same. Our plan has us paying the first $6500. It seems to me that one of the larger underlying arguments for VTSAX or the SP500 is the track record established long term with these investments. JL's writing is sincere and without the conflicts of interest seen in so much of the financial literature. I dont remember hearing whether or not you feel it is likewise helpful to hold international bonds to further round out ones portfolio. A google search later and I came across your site. I know youve done a post about rent vs buy but what would you recommend for the present day in NH for someone single and no kids? So far no Italian publisher has expressed interest. Or more accurately, when people say, JL, that sounds like deprivation, having to set aside money that I can't spend in order to invest. And in my view, I've never seen it as deprivation. Great to hear this blog lead you to MF and MMM, two of my personal favorites. I just get headaches having to subscribe to amazon or apple or audible for 1 book then canceling when not using and or forgetting to cancle subscriptions . Ive passed your contact info on to my agent. We saw all these younger investors jumping into the market, but they were doing so by basically speculating, in my opinion. Let me first give me background. I just discovered this great forum, am I late? March 13, 2020 was a good time to be buying Vtsax as it was around $60. Lets see where I land up 10 years from nowit will be interesting to watch. Ask him bout the exploding rocks. Good to see you here! I think that's a great idea as a money lesson for your children. But as you go out three years, that percentage drops, and by the time you go out 30 years, there's less than 1%, which is statistically zero. I just randomly came across your You Tube recording with Google, A Simple Path.. Now corrected. Thanks for your reply, and happy to know you read my site. I really resonate with your book, and I need someone to help guide me in the right direction. JL's latest book is How I Lost Money in Real Estate Before it Was Fashionable. Of course, in today's world, it's a lot easier to take the equity out of your house. What better person to feature on my blog than you. To me, money represents security and its not hard to see the roots of this in watching my father lose his business and our standard of living as smoking destroyed his health. And as we talked about a little bit earlier, nobody knows when these drops are coming. Information in one place inherit a some of money like $ 100,000 forty ago! Research Services is a risky and emotionally challenging thing to try are bought sold... 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