These days the consensus view, looking out over the next few decades, seems to be we should expect more modest returns from stocks than we’ve enjoyed over the past few. They see factors forming that look to act as a drag on what we might otherwise historically expect. Indeed this is the opinion of my... [Continue Reading]| JLCollinsnh
In Part VI of this series we looked at some portfolio ideas to build and keep your wealth. Last time, in The Smoother Path to Wealth, we did much the same and we discussed the concept of Asset Allocation a bit as well. In keeping with the overall financial theme of the blog, we strive to keep our investments... [Continue Reading]| JLCollinsnh
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Shortly after 9/11 my company kicked me to the curb. Six months earlier our division president had taken me to a congratulations lunch for a record breaking year. We were explosively growing and embarrassingly profitable. Over a bottle of fine wine we discussed my very bright future. It was the best job I’ve ever had.... [Continue Reading]| JLCollinsnh
The market is plunging. You’re starting to panic. You want to hit the “sell” button! DON’T! Tune into this relaxing meditation, and let the soothing voice of JL Collins help you embrace this wonderful market cycle. ************************ A few weeks ago I was at Ettington Park, Stratford-upon-Avon enjoying Chautauqua. One of our guests, Elisabeth,... [Continue Reading]| JLCollinsnh
For a while now I have noticed people quoting me from my books. At first it was just charming and brought a smile to my face. But then, as they continued and became more common, the number of quotes grew. I began to regret I hadn’t thought to collect them. Ah well, no going back... [Continue Reading]| JLCollinsnh
As most of you already know by now, as of May 20, 2025 there is a new, updated version of The Simple Path to Wealth available. Indeed, it has already reached #7 on the New York Times Best Sellers List. If you buy the book at Barnes & Noble or any local bookstore, you’ll automatically... [Continue Reading]| JLCollinsnh
I’ve been an investor in the stock market for 50 years. Here’s the one thing that will determine whether the market makes you wealthy or leaves you bleeding on the side of the road: What you do when the market drops. Market drops fall into three broad categories: Corrections, which are drops of ~10% Bear... [Continue Reading] The post The one thing that will determine whether the market makes you wealthy or leaves you bleeding on the side of the road appeared first on JLCollinsnh.| JLCollinsnh
Let’s start with a couple pieces of exciting news, and then I’ll fill you in. First, there is a brand new edition of The Simple Path to Wealth coming to bookstores on May 20th. Second, my pal Pete Adeney, Mr. Money Mustache himself, and I will be doing a live zoom conversation, open to everyone... [Continue Reading]| JLCollinsnh
As I sit here typing this afternoon (note: this post was first published in 2013) the S&P 500 is trading at 1670 (4,483 in 2023!), up 14% since the beginning of the year. 27% over the last 12 months. The very definition of a raging Bull Market. Add to this the fact that it has... [Continue Reading]| JLCollinsnh
April 7, 2025 Deja vu all over again A few short years ago my blog comment section and social media were blowing up. Panic was in the air. The comments were varied, but uniformly convinced this time was different. As a theme, they ran along these lines: “JL, I love your work and have been... [Continue Reading]| JLCollinsnh
This one is going to be very brief. I’m putting together a FAQ. If you have a question you’ve always wanted to ask, drop it in the comments below. Keep in mind this is for a general FAQ Thanks!| JLCollinsnh
Since last Wednesday, depending on your political leanings, you have been celebrating or in mourning. Or maybe you greeted the news with indifference. Now, as the dust settles, you might be wondering what this all means for your portfolio. Love him or loathe him, Mr. Trump is a disruptive force and Mr. Market hates... [Continue Reading]| JLCollinsnh
Jack Bogle Jack Bogle on why he started Vanguard Above is a picture of Jack Bogle, the founder of Vanguard, the creator of the modern low-cost index fund and my personal hero. If you aspire to be wealthy and financially independent, he should be yours as well. Before Mr. Bogle the financial industry was set... [Continue Reading]| JLCollinsnh
September. Labor Day. Already. Ah well, it has been a great summer here at Kibanda. This was the year we conclusively decided not to tear it down and build new. If you’ve read the saga you know it was in pretty desperate shape when we bought it back in 2017 and the fallback was always... [Continue Reading]| JLCollinsnh
Lanju Photografie, Unsplash Recently a friend reached out asking for my take on concerns raised in this article: What Goes Up I hate these kind of requests, probably because every time this sort of hand wringing article appears, people want me to talk them down off the ledge. Ordinarily, I ignore these requests. Guess... [Continue Reading]| JLCollinsnh
This is the third and final post of “intriguing quotes” since the October 31st launch of… Pathfinders It has been two years in the making and it is a book I have wanted to bring to you since 2016 after The Simple Path to Wealth was published. Within months of that book’s release I began... [Continue Reading]| JLCollinsnh
32 things to know about following… The Simple Path to Wealth (besides that it is not outdated) 😉 1. Investing, done well, is the soul of simplicity. 2. Anyone who tells you differently is selling you something. 3. Investing is playing the long game: Think decades. 4. Once you understand a few key things, the... [Continue Reading]| JLCollinsnh
Salamat An original painting by Alex Ferrar On display at Sobremesa, Antigua, Guatemala Sometimes it feels like I’m blowing flower petals into the wind. Recently my pal Mindy Jensen of Bigger Pockets sent me this question that had come up in her Woman’s Finance group: I recently read the book The Simple Path to Wealth... [Continue Reading]| JLCollinsnh
Intro by JL’s Team “Is now the time to buy a house?” As national mortgage interest rates hit +7% and housing prices fall across the country, many people are asking themselves this very question. But like the stock market, “investing” in a home isn’t a question of timing. In this post, JL highlights why... [Continue Reading]| JLCollinsnh
