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. And I'm old enough to have lived in that investing world before Jack Bogle and fortunately after Jack Bogle. So, if you can read my book, and it makes sense, the principles and approaches make sense, then I think that's the better approach than target-date funds. I don't see real estate as being a passive investment. In fact, I've come to say these days that I've spent every dime that has ever come into my possession, and I spend it almost immediately. My first real job was in an ice cream parlor, although I spent most of my time in the back scrubbing out the big metal ice cream cans. I just had a great flashback of burning sage and glowing lava stones, and crawling from a sweat-lodge onto the cool earth beneath that magical New Mexico moon. Collins Complete DIY Manual - Albert Jackson 2004 Best of luck as always, and hope you find your illusive inner-self. Are you interested in being in a part of our Future Connection Conference project? Thanks a lot for the quick reaponse.huge respect.. Hi JL! Tara 4 Tara Newley, oldest daughter of Joan Collins Credit: Getty Born in 1963, Tara Newley is the eldest child of Joan and ex-Anthony Newley. Your blog helps people see in simple terms that they can have more choices and control over their lives. Thank you kindly for your guidance and your humor. What made me finally put this stuff down in the blog was, I had tried very hard to introduce my daughter to these financial concepts. Youll also find how I personally approach this issue. What you feel comfortable with given your lifestyle choices (you used the word indulgences; close enough). So, though I managed to do decent, the S&P still beat me! Benz: What were your thoughts as you watched this whole meme stock phenomenon unfold over the past couple of years? Ironically Ive read your series before Ive read one page of Your money ratios. Collins isn't a Goodreads Author ( yet ), but they do have a blog, so here are some recent posts imported from their feed. https://finance.yahoo.com/chart/VTSAX#eyJtdWx0aUNvbG9yTGluZSI6ZmFsc2UsImJvbGxpbmdlclVwcGVyQ29sb3IiOiIjZTIwMDgxIiwiYm9sbGluZ2VyTG93ZXJDb2xvciI6IiM5NTUyZmYiLCJtZmlMaW5lQ29sb3IiOiIjNDVlM2ZmIiwibWFjZERpdmVyZ2VuY2VDb2xvciI6IiNmZjdiMTIiLCJtYWNkTWFjZENvbG9yIjoiIzc4N2Q4MiIsIm1hY2RTaWduYWxDb2xvciI6IiMwMDAwMDAiLCJyc2lMaW5lQ29sb3IiOiIjZmZiNzAwIiwic3RvY2hLTGluZUNvbG9yIjoiI2ZmYjcwMCIsInN0b2NoRExpbmVDb2xvciI6IiM0NWUzZmYiLCJyYW5nZSI6Inl0ZCJ9. Why have you not chosen to do that? You seem like a regular guy, and I could really relate to your perspective on investing. Now you are asking me to tell you what to do. If you get a chance, please put a five star review up on Amazon for me. JL Collins (Author, Narrator), & 2 more 9,776 ratings See all formats and editions Kindle $8.99 Read with Our Free App Audiobook $0.00 Free with your Audible trial This book grew out of a series of letters to my daughter concerning various things - mostly about money and investing - she was not yet quite ready to hear. And ohh the irony of what was said in this post, the date that is was posted, and what was happening in the market when it was posted. This is Paul from downunder (Australia). Keep it up! J.L. We have Korean publisher who got interested in your above title, and would like to know if Korean translation rights are available at the moment. In the wealth building phase should dividends be reinvested? im 36 now. JL Collins, author of the famous stock series that later became one of the best personal finance books ever written The Simple Path To Wealth. I would be honored to receive a reply. This is in short supply in todays world, even more so in the online world. Im 41, my fiance is 35, and we just bought a house. Or any books you recommend. Where do you look for wisdom on an ongoing basis? All that said, you correctly emphasize that housing is consumption; just like food or clothing (more lifestyle choices). You can then invest this money in VGSLX https://personal.vanguard.com/us/funds/snapshot?FundId=5123&FundIntExt=INT&funds_disable_redirect=true which is a REIT (real estate investment trust) fund. Thank you for distilling your wisdom and sharing with the world. Volunteer work through Junior Achievement in Los Angeles. In the episode you mention your equities where down in the mid twenty percentage range while your bonds were only down in the mid teen percentage range. I have been intently reading your posts, addendums, and links to other blog posts for many late evenings and Im making my brain hurt with all this information. Case Study #I: Putting the Simple Path to Wealth into Action. I could pay interest as school goes, perhaps. Well, they are now 164and climbing! The simplicity of VTSAX is extremely appealing to me, but is not an option on the TSE. I am working on trying to set budgets and best way to track my finances and work on my retirement plan. You should have 708321 using vtsax and 682679 using s&p 500 index fund . The Simple Path to Wealth. i ask because all the tax attorneys i came across are not well versed with NRA taxation. After reading much of Collins marketing stories, i can tell that he came in at an advantage.being able to travel the world at a young age, being able to leave job when young. Considering a venture capital fund as less than 1/10th of my after tax portfolio. Thanks! What are your ideas about this, given the recent changes? 20 years out this will give some folks the opportunity to tell me, See, I told you so. We may use it to: To learn more about how we handle and protect your data, visit our privacy center. Stocks Part XIV: Deflation, the ugly escort of Depressions. My names Eliza, Im a co founder @ Learnt. To further protect the integrity of our editorial content, we keep a strict separation between our sales teams and authors to remove any pressure or influence on our analyses and research. I don't see real estate as being passive. I am from Indiana and run a travel company abroad where Ive lived in Africa (Morocco to which I invite you and will do the trip at cost) for over 15 years (and have traveled extensively around the world). If its not to your liking, Ill remove the character, P.S. Appreciate how you can make apparently complex concepts seem quite simple. It only works if you have significant income and good timing. Tend to disagree about not owning your own home as in Australia we generally have a different mindset but in the end it is just bananas which way you go as the paths are in the same direction. I was eight. If you do, I think youll regret leaving such an inappropriate and downright bigoted comment. You first have to make some basic lifestyle decisions. Finally, I have a no-nonsense guide to securing a bright future for us and our new child. Im sort of retired and he is still working a very full time job. Let's suppose that you dollar cost average, and maybe the market drifts up a little bit, maybe it drifts down a little bit. Tony Vogel So, you have 75% chance of doing less well with your dollar-cost averaging against the 25% chance of maybe it working out for you. ). You can't predict when they're going to come. If you have a comment or a guest idea, please email us at TheLongView@Morningstar.com. The expectancy of these guys and gals is short, the course of their work beats them up so they really only have 30 years before its over. Obviously, it proved pivotal to the success that you've had. What is the best place for a 70 year old to place some money into investments. This book grew out of a series of letters to my daughter concerning various things-mostly about money and investing-she was not yet quite ready to hear. Ive traveled to and around those places by plane, train, bus, boat, subway, taxi, hired car, motorcycle, bicycle, rickshaw, hitch-hiking, foot, horse, donkey and elephant. I have an odd question and was wondering if you would be able to maybe send me and my team the stock series books or just the The Simple Path to Wealth? Or even Vanguard? Paperback: 286 pages Nice to hear from you and glad to know how well things turned out. How we use your information depends on the product and service that you use and your relationship with us. I am looking for websites to publish sponsored articles with a link back to More and more I see my work plagiarized and stolen. And, of course, the media is going to focus on those and it's going to sound like, Wow, if only I'd gotten into that meme stock, I would have made a lot of money. I mentioned earlier that I'm in Las Vegas at the moment. Everything You Should Have Been Taught About Investing in School, But Weren't, by Brian Feroldi, Quit Like a Millionaire: No Gimmicks, Luck, or Trust Fund Required, by Kristy Shen and Bryce Leung, Cashing Out: Win the Wealth Game by Walking Away, by Julien and Kiersten, Taking Stock: A Hospice Doctor's Advice on Financial Independence, Building Wealth, and Living a Regret-Free Life, by Jordan Grumet. ( say in 10 years+ time frame). Collins: I used to own investment real estate when I was a younger man. (also)George. Therefore, 1,250,0000.04 = 50,000. But you might also try to negotiate for a lower bill first. JL Collins: Thank you. Any idea why you chose to list Kashmir separately? Yes that will put you in a bit more debt, but only IF it happens. Cheers!! Most of my wisdom, such as it is, is in there. A lot of people get themselves out of debt and then start to put that money in savings. It should be the Chicago Trib Headlines! We went into chapter 13 with 90 grand of debt. March 13, 2020 was a good time to be buying Vtsax as it was around $60. We have to sit back and say, OK we have to make a choice. 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. I have been in the investment business since 1979, in the mutual fund business (management) and as an advisor ( not a very good salesman since 2000) and I can tell you 99% of the advisors are overpaid. Money, JD Roth, Philip Taylor, and more. I have been consuming a ton of information on the subject lately, the foundation of that pursuit being The Simple Path. But to me, a bond funds seem to have the limited upside that is a feature of bonds with all the volatility of stocks. 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/. When we got off the phone she said under her breath, Thanks JL. Stocks -- Part XVI: Index Funds are really just for lazy people, right? I am also sure, that it is wise, not to be all to dependent on the shiny illusion, that consumption will make you happy. Invest in Index for accumulated growth I promise not to spam you, and I respect your answer whatever you decide. Thanks for all your content! Stocks -- Part IV: The Big Ugly Event, Deflation and a bit on Inflation. If this grows like Im hoping, Id love to give one of your books to each teacher who learns to teach my seminar. A bunch of authors have given me permission: Mr. Money Mustache, Paula Pant, The Mad Fientist, J. JL's latest book is How I Lost Money in Real Estate Before it Was Fashionable. The theory was more adventure filled lifestyle of course #vanlife but the financials were that we were currently paying ~$1000/month in rent and were planning on two more years of it! Let me first give me background. Do we each open our own Vanguard fund? Hi JL, As Im just beginning to reallocate my funds to invest in Vanguard ETFs, I do have a question on whether it would be better to invest in VTI (Total Stock Market) or VOO (S&P Index)? Thanks for your time in reading this. As someone who doesnt live in the USA, it has been sobering to watch the pandemic unfold there. Or should I keep it with Fidelity and invest in FZROX? Any thoughts? Hello Sir, I need to circle back on the IRA but is that something we should do first before all else? JL Collins is one of the best financial bloggers on the web. Renting versus buying a house is more complex than running the numbers. I was 13. Thank you so much for writing your book, The Simple Path to Wealth. SoThanks! My observation is that with other index fun providers, even Vanguard, there is a premium charged for the added convenience of the L-funds. Also, Hi Mr. Collins. i think i would have made different choices. I think it is great fund to choose considering the market is all time high. Stocks Part XVII: What if you can't buy VTSAX? I know you mentioned Jack Bogle earlier. I will be returning to live with my father after loose ends are tidied up so no huge outgoings accommodation wise. Small (or large or value or growth) stocks have outperformed your stupid VTSAX.. JL Collins, and Ramit Sethi. Be sure to read the important Disclaimersregarding the content and advertising here. Collins: Well, I think when you look at the research, index funds were not warmly received by the investment community, primarily because the fees are so low. Sincerely, So, anyway, there are always times when houses can be made to look like the best thing that you've ever done. Every time I spend a frivolous dollar, I think that is one less dollar that will allow my to scuba dive with dolphins in Belize. So, you're never going to want to do any percentage withdrawal and just set it and forget about it--not only because you might run out of money, but even more importantly, and more likely, your money is going to grow far beyond that withdrawal rate. Even though we have made every wrong move we could, we have managed to accumulate $1.5 million ( just think what we would have if you had given me this book 20 years ago) we have done this on an average income of $100,000 and are debt free. I agree with your calculations but the first question that has to be answered in non-economic. 4. , BTW, am I correct in thinking you are African American? Benz: You do counsel people to de-risk their portfolios as they get closer to retirement or whatever kind of goal that they're working toward. Thanks for your interest, Katharina. , In 1982, they F-ed it up, er, changed it around. Please let me know it this is a similar index! Plus, since they are bought and sold like stocks, they often have trading costs associated with them. Nice work so far on the blog. Mrs. Atkins also has as her guest Miss Sadie Coleman, of Spalnville. With that being said, should I own some precious metals to hedge? https://jlcollinsnh.com/2014/06/10/stocks-part-xxiii-selecting-your-asset-allocation/, Haha yeah, you almost had me fooled with the April Fools post! Id like to take a further discussion with them. 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. Thank you. http://www.marketwatch.com/story/this-bull-market-could-be-here-to-stay-2017-05-17. New Years goal is to cook in the van even more and eat out less! 1) Could a Dow Jones index, as opposed to S&P 500, be used to avoid investing in tobacco and alcohol companies? Hey JL. Thanks. Congrats on your retirement,or whatever it is.Im not one of those people who thinks that you have to keep working or you die.I dont get bored easily.I can always find something constructive(or at least amusing)to do.Personally,I could retire right now,and live happily another 40 years without ever thinking I was wasting my life.In fact,quite the opposite.I think work is gonna kill me early,if anything. Maybe you should read through his posts or book. Travels in South America: It was the best of times. Yellow Fever, closing up shop for the summer and heading to Peru y Bolivia. If it were me, Id simplify and put it in VTSAX. That's a pretty addictive feeling. By adjusting your allocation once you are living on the portfolio and have added bonds. We have new alternatives that could help you do just that. The email goes on to explain that the new ETFs are Vanguard ESG U.S. Stock ETF (ESGV) and Vanguard ESG International Stock ETF (VSGX). I myself am 42 yrs old and just coming out the other end of a nasty divorce, I made a bad relationship decision which cost me financiallymy ex got the house as he earned more but I was happy to let that go. Which of those things is more likely? You might consider posting your comment here: https://jlcollinsnh.com/2015/06/02/stocks-part-viii-the-401k-403b-tsp-ira-roth-buckets/, Mr. Collins, As I was explaining the ins and outs of your incredibly simple system, I became more and more elated as I realized that we have the good fortune to be able to take control of our future in a way I never thought was possible without hitting the lottery. Proposal I would be honored to visit with you about giving a grant that would be matched toward the purpose of growing the financial wellness of leaders and teachers. I understand there might be piracy issues or the likes? Although as Im just back from six weeks in Ecuador Im a bit late responding! I will offer two seemingly contradictory suggestions and some comments. And, if youll be a FinCon, please introduce yourself. Unlike the example above, I the owner cannot choose to hold the assets no matter what the market is doing. Is there a way to pay for just your audiobook directly to you or someplace else other than having to subscribe to some monthly fee from a large corporation? And I've written my book to be as simple as possible, The Simple Path to Wealth. The key distinction is that one is taxable when withdrawn (the Taxable bucket) as compared to the Roth. They just feel like unique experiences looking back. Summary. Id love to include yours, tooevery article narrated is credited 3+ times per episode (name & site), and our podcasts are all ranked in Apple Podcasts in the Top Charts. looking just at the numbers, Id pay the $5105 cash. It sounds like it was a trial by error to a certain extent. And it's a book, by the way, that will sit on my desk going forward just as a reference, because there are a lot of things that people say, What's the Federal Reserve, JL? And I kind of blunder around trying to explain that, because I've never really thought about it. Regardless, it kept me out of trouble to not drink and yeah I could save money this way too! Follow the principles in the Stock Series (which of course you have/will read carefully) and begin pouring your savings into your investments. It recognizes that most people simply don't care about investing and personal finance, so he lays out 9 steps for a simple path to wealth. By the same token, if the market just stays flat, your result will be less because it took you longer to put that money to work. BTW, the easiest sub process ever. Im a moderator for Reddits financial independence/early retirement subreddit, where I go by ER10years_throwaway. Your work empowered me to take charge of my own financial life. Be sure to read the comments, too. First time Ive read a book that fast in 20 years probably. Homeownership is the American religion as James Altucher has said a number of years ago, and that's not an accident, that's by design. So, it's less of a slam dunk from that point of view. Jim isnt telling you that theres no risk investing aggressively. Speaking of the enjoyment of hardship, if you put your tale of woe to music it would make a great country/western song, .you know the ones your ex-beautiful blond girlfriend probably liked. That's just gambling. I am a college professor and I want to give it to all my advisees. I will be looking forward to your response in this regard. I don't know the answer to that question. I am halfway through your book. I may be able to work when done for a federal program to repay that loan too. Wow, thats an interesting perspective. All the best, MS. First I want to say thank you for all of the knowledge you share in your book. Very inspiring to learn more about you. Moonman T1 Transparent Acrylic Grey Metal Fountain Pen Piston F Nib Writing #sd, Wild Strawberry Pattern New Old Stock Details about Vintage Tuttle Press Beverage Napkins, 1.5 sq inch Piece of the Berlin Wall w/Acrylic Stand & COA 1 One. Hey Justin, this is really cool. The Trinity Study and Portfolio Success Rates, StocksPart XXVII: Why I Don't Like Dollar Cost Averaging. Should they invest in 100% total index fund? He will most likely retire in 6ish years. A huge thanks for any feedback in advance. A lot of it is due to a temporary stress of going through an annoying and expensive divorce but much all has to do with my lack of financial awareness. Its expense ratio is 0.15 similar to Target retirement funds. Your advice is outstanding. I would love to connect to discuss more about how we could work and grow forward together. There is a 5-star Amazon review from you somewhere in your comment if you are so inclined. My eldest and I watch the F-you video clips weekly if not daily F-you money has TOTALLY changed my life! On most of the money that we put into American Funds, we paid the princely sales charges. Since Im thinking to publish/submit to a contest/do something that will put it for public ridicule/scrutiny the story he appears, I thought it best to ask for your permission. Thats a pretty cool site youve got yourself. The rent vs buy should be looked as what minimizes a consumption expense. And you say, I don't want to take the risk of putting this $120,000 in all at once because tomorrow might be the day the market crashes 40%. So, instead, I wrote a summary post covering costs, efficient frontier and why 100% stocks, and pointed the readers to your stock series for elaborate study. I dont think Ive ever had a health question. It is rewarding to learn that the Christmas gift will have a long-term impact on their life. Here is a review I wrote recently: Who besides Jack Bogle? Im curious if you use Vanguard or another online broker/site for your personal investing? Im not sure whether to be flattered or terrified. This seems to fall in line with your advise on investing. But when you stop earning that cash flow, and you decide to retire, whether you're taking a sabbatical, or you've come to the age where you're not going to work anymore, then you need something else, it seems to me, to balance out the volatility of stocks, and maybe to provide some dry powder to take advantage of the plunges. 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. This blog, as with everything I do, is dedicated to them. Thanks for the reply, I kind of guessed you would answer in this way. I am diving deep and I am learning so much. I actually read the book, The Simple Path To Wealth, in April 2020. It is cute, but will turn a lot of people off. I have been following your stuff in the last two months. 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. BTW, my wifes cousin is a professor of economics at Cornell. Can you think of a book that changed your life? If it does, that ER is very attractive, so Black Rock could be the better deal in this case. Hopefully, hell write about it. I have 2 separate 401(k) plans from previous employers in Fidelity. After all, those of us drawn to this path are the odd ones out. Much appreciated. Joan had two children, Tara and Alexander, with her ex-husband, Alexander Newley, as well as a third child, Katyana, with her ex-husband, Ron Kass. Jeff Ptak is an employee of Morningstar Research Services LLC. My thought is to try to do this in different proportions (%) at different stages in the cycle. dont know if you can relate or know people who have had these sorts of experiences. However, I do not anticipate having much of an income now that I am returning to school (apart from summer/winter breaks.). I just increased my pre-tax contribution to 10%. So, that's probably my biggest mistake. Regardless, ours must remain a platonic relationship. Glad you like the book and are passing it on to your kids. May this act of kindness grow huge dividends in your life financial and otherwise. From my understanding, these index funds are socially-conscious versions of VTSAX and VTIAX, so they exclude the stocks of companies that produce: Adult entertainment, alcohol and tobacco products, weapons, fossil fuels energy, gambling activities, and nuclear power. As I get older, I am quickly coming closer to the age where having a basket of fixed assets will make a lot of sense versus 100% stocks. affiliate company which focuses on the following topics: Tech Would it make sense to take the lump sum of $200,000 and receive $39,403.80 per year pension or leave the lump sum in and receive $56,042.88 per year? No one had taught her how to approach money. 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). Collins - From The Simple Path to Wealth PDF: "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. If so, can you send me the pdfs or sample copies for submission? 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