The Simple Path to Wealth: JL Collins on FIRE, Index Funds & Financial Freedom | HerMoney

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In this episode of the HerMoney Podcast with Jean Chatzky, we’re joined by JL Collins — author of the bestselling book The Simple Path to Wealth — to break down what financial independence really looks like today. Whether you're new to FIRE (Financial Independence, Retire Early) or trying to build wealth in the face of inflation and market volatility, this conversation delivers clarity, strategy, and a fresh perspective. We cover: ✅ How to achieve financial freedom without sacrifice ✅ Why low-cost index funds (like VTSAX or VTI) still work in 2025 ✅ JL’s three-part investing strategy: stocks, bonds, and cash ✅ How to start saving — even if you’re starting late ✅ What “FU money” really means and how to get it ✅ How his daughter inspired the 2025 book update ✅ Lessons for women who want more control over their money 💬 Drop your questions or aha moments in the comments — we’d love to hear what resonated! 📚 Learn more: → JL’s blog: https://jlcollinsnh.com → The Simple Path to Wealth (2025 Edition): https://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B0DQJMVM59? → Vanguard VTSAX fund info: https://investor.vanguard.com/investment-products/mutual-funds/profile/vtsax → More HerMoney content: https://www.hermoney.com 👉 Subscribe for weekly conversations that put women in control of their money: https://youtube.com/@HerMoney 🔗 Want more? 💵 Learn how to build financial confidence: https://hermoney.com 📚 FinanceFixx – Our 4 or 6 week coaching program: https://portal.financefixx.com/coastal/s/ 📈 InvestingFixx – Our investing club for women: https://portal.investingfixx.com/s/ 📰 Subscribe to our weekly newsletter: https://hermoney.com/subscribe 📢 Got money questions? Drop them in the comments or email us at [email protected]. Follow the podcast: On Apple podcasts: https://apple.co/3lyZs59 On Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3Rb4nYM The HerMoney Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hermoneymedia/ Listen to the podcast episode "The Simple Path to Wealth: JL Collins on FIRE, Index Funds & Financial Freedom" - [https://youtu.be/fV9hEz6unAI] — Listen to The HerMoney Podcast while you're on the go! [https://pod.link/1098802558] Available wherever you listen to your favorite podcasts. New episodes drop every Wednesday. — Subscribe to the channel here: https://bit.ly/4agSrxo Take our Money Type Quiz! https://moneytype.hermoney.com/ — Follow Jean here: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jeanchatzky/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jeanchatzky Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/JeanChatzky LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeanchatzky/ Twitter/ X: https://twitter.com/JeanChatzky — Sign up for our newsletter to save more money, save time, and get actionable advice here: https://bit.ly/46R6h6M #FinancialFreedom #FIREMovement #JLCollins #InvestingForWomen #IndexFunds #SimplePathToWealth #HerMoney