“Beautifully written, a simple book that will have a profound impact on your life.”

– Morgan Housel, New York Times bestselling author of The Psychology of Money

"JL Collins's blog is where I send those wanting to learn about effective investing. Now, in this book, he has managed to take all the confusing investing knowledge of our age and condense and clarify it into something anyone can understand. Despite the simplicity of the message, the outcome is powerful: the most effective investing strategy one can implement, whether beginner or expert!"

– Joe Olson, Adventuring Along; chief moderator, Mr. Money Mustache

"Hey, millennials, listen up. The Simple Path to Wealth is an essential addition to your financial library. Sure, you could probably figure this out on your own, but why reinvent the wheel? It's everything you should've been taught about investing and finances in high school. With funny personal anecdotes and a ton of valuable lessons, you can't afford to not buy this book!"

– Gwen, founder, Fiery Millennials

"JL Collins is the consummate expert on sane, rational investing methodology, and he has a knack for explaining the underpinnings of the stock market in a straightforward, approachable manner. Collins's writing is thorough, informative, and best of all—effective. Most importantly, he's one of the rare financial experts who isn't trying to sell you something or rip you off."

– Mrs. Frugalwoods

"This is the start here book I recommend to everyone interested in investing. An amazing overview of everything you need to know, this is easily the best foundational investing book available. If you're thinking of investing, this book will radically increase your confidence. If you're already an investor, this book will help you optimize your investing strategy to get better results. These simple principles are astoundingly effective. I followed his guidance and went from zero to a six-figure investment portfolio in less than five years."

– Hahna Kane Latonick, bestselling author, Master Your Money: Stop Yearning, Start Earning

"The Simple Path to Wealth provides a refreshingly unique and approachable take on investing. It's not only about reaching financial freedom; it's about building a better life. It's not about finding the next hot thing. It's about sticking to the small number of time-tested principles that actually work and anyone can implement. If you're looking for a way to use your money purposefully and intelligently to create a life you enjoy, this is it."

– Matt Becker, founder, Mom and Dad Money

"It's rare to find a book that truly changes your life, but JL Collins's commonsense explanations allowed me to see clearly what was previously so muddled. All the stress and indecision I previously felt with investing has melted away, and for the first time, I feel 100% confident in my strategy. I am forever in his debt and have become an evangelist for his approach.

If you're serious about your financial life, you need to read this book!"

– Brad Barrett, CPA, founder and host of The Chose FI Podcast

"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. You'll never find a wiser advisor with a bigger heart."

– Malachi Rempen, filmmaker, cartoonist, author, and self-described ruffian