Pathfinder: New Year's Resolution Strategies to Financial Independence A Conversation with the FIRE Movement Godfather, JL Collins

Modern Husbands Podcast

Welcome to the Modern Husbands podcast, where any combination of Dr. Ross, Christian, and Brian host national experts who share ideas to manage money and the home as teammates.
Today’s guest is the Godfather of the FIRE Movement, JL Collins. JL’s first book, The Simple Path to Wealth, has sold over 500,000 copies worldwide.
If you’re looking for ideas to reach your financial new year’s resolution goals, look no further than JL Collin’s wisdom shared in Simple Path to Wealth, and his new book, Pathfinders, Extraordinary Stories of People Like You on the Quest for Financial Independence―And How to Join Them.
Enjoy today’s discussion with JL Collins who will help you be your own pathfinder to begin your year.
Show Notes
00:00 Introduction
01:32 JL helps our listeners understand what the FIRE movement is and the different types of FIRE movements.
02:47 JL shares ideas for listeners who might not want to go all-in on the FIRE movement but want to apply some of his countless lessons
05:35 FU money
08:43 Why a house is a lousy investment, and other pitfalls of spending money you don’t have.
11:53 JL’s approach to eliminating the chains of debt.
14:15 The most important rules of the road for couples who want to save more.
17:04 Defining and explaining the power of investing in index funds
23:01 How to manage money in a way to have less stress and more freedom in your life.
29:54 Conclusion
Resources
JL Collins website
Pathfinders: Extraordinary Stories of People Like You on the Quest for Financial Independence―And How to Join Them

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1. Introduction (00:00:00)

2. JL helps our listeners understand what the FIRE movement is and the different types of FIRE movements (00:01:32)

3. JL shares ideas for listeners who might not want to go all-in on the FIRE movement but want to apply some of his countless lessons (00:02:47)

4. FU money (00:05:35)

5. Why a house is a lousy investment, and other pitfalls of spending money you don’t have (00:08:43)

6. JL’s approach to eliminating the chains of debt (00:11:53)

7. The most important rules of the road for couples who want to save more (00:14:15)

8. Defining and explaining the power of investing in index funds (00:17:04)

9. How to manage money in a way to have less stress and more freedom in your life (00:23:01)

10. Conclusion (00:29:54)