So, at what point do you suggest that people should add bonds to their portfolio? No he didnt, but I told him, if he didnt read it and pass it on to his boss by next week, when we talk, I would go to Fidelity with my money he laughed but said he would read it this weekend. keep it up. Like we have at 43 only 2 years ago. Because the moment you're invested, whether you dollar cost average in or you lump sum, you are always at risk of the market dropping. thank you so much and i hope you keep updating your blog. If so, can you send me the pdfs or sample copies for submission? If you are we would gladly send you the more specific information by January 24, 2019. etc. We met at the FinCon13 opening party happy hour and I said Id have to stop by and check out your blog! A lot of people get themselves out of debt and then start to put that money in savings. Ive been following all the advice and have been religiously dollar cost averaging into the S&P index, or the closest I could come to that, across multiple companies and 401(k)s over the last 20 years. Should we now pull it all out of American Funds and put it into VTSAX? I want to grow the pools, then maximize them for tax-efficiency, charitable giving, and to benefit my heirs. But what I do blame myself for is a college buddy of mine in the mid-80s, who was an analyst with Duff & Phelps, introduced me to the concept of index funds. I actually read the book, The Simple Path To Wealth, in April 2020. They are justifiably famous. Just take a look at the S&P500 i.t.o. So far, these have been held in Ecuador, England, Greece and Portugal. Stocks -- Part VI: Portfolio ideas to build and keep your wealth, Stocks -- Part II: The Market Always Goes Up, Stocks -- Part V: Keeping it simple, considerations and tools, Stocks -- Part XXXV: Investing for Seven Generations, Annual Louis Rukeyser Memorial Market Prediction Contest, How I Lost Money in Real Estate before it was Fashionable, Fun with numbers: Historic Stock Market Returns, Lets talk about whats up with Bonds, and what ever else youd like to ask me, Case Study #17:Buying into the market right before a Bear, Case Study #16: Helping dad with an inheritance. Thanks, too, for passing the book and message on to your friend. Hanover co'unty. Red Wing, MN (where the boots are made:), Please notify me when new articles are published. I came to your blog to pay respect for being one of the great leaders of the FIRE movement I choose to follow. Some are not applicable to where I am now, I mean location-wise as I am located in Australia (like for example we have Super, not sure but I guess its like a 401k in the US). The Simple Path to Wealth: Your Road Map to Financial Independence and a Rich, Free Life, How I Lost Money in Real Estate Before It Was Fashionable: A Cautionary Tale. Are there any charges for this. I graduated from college in 1999, and this year is a milestone year for me. As you know, I like what I have read of your stuff. An associate of mine said, This is pretty interesting stuff. I shared it with him. 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. 3: i contribute to a 403b where my employer contributes 2%, and contribute to a 529 but wondering if i should also do a traditional ira not sure if i should max out these retirement savings first or once again take care of high interest debt. My kids high school is interested in purchasing the curriculum. 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. Thanks so much for letting me know. I look forward to exploring this site further! I was once corrected, its a HOME! I then corrected, no , its a HOUSE. Then, with whatever discount they offer and you accept: Thanks! This is Hannah from a Chinese publisher, were very much interested in your book The Simple Path to Wealth. I am only 7 years into marriage with 3 kids and have only been to a few countries. I just finished reading your great book The Simple Path to Wealth and had one comment that may be helpful to other readers. And I have been really interested about money as I will enter my next part of my life. He is receiving from seventeen to twenty thousand dollars a year as General . But at the end of the day, you've got your $120,000 deployed. Youll also find how I personally approach this issue. My eldest and I watch the F-you video clips weekly if not daily F-you money has TOTALLY changed my life! If it were me, Id simplify and put it in VTSAX. I dont feel the need to hold international stocks or, by extension, bonds for the reasons I describe here: https://jlcollinsnh.com/2012/09/26/stocks-part-xi-international-funds-2/. First of all, thanks for all the great information on this website. Collins: Well, again, thank you for the invitation. Was in touch with Anna previously but it didnt work out. at age 70, your father is facing RMDs on any tax-advantaged accounts he may have other than Roths: https://jlcollinsnh.com/2014/07/27/stocks-part-xxiv-rmds-the-ugly-surprise-at-the-end-of-the-tax-deferred-rainbow/. Stocks -- Part XVI: Index Funds are really just for lazy people, right? Though it is a younger ETF, it seems VOO has slightly outperformed VTI historically. So there we have it the whole world knows I have DEBT and they know my life story if they've made it through this late night rant. And it just became more and more evident that it's very, very difficult for a stock-picker or an actively managed mutual fund to outperform the index over time. From there: Busboy, dishwasher, order-puller, grocery bagger, stock clerk, produceclerk and gas station pump jockey back in the day when someone pumped your gas, washed your windows and checked your oil for you (ask your grand parents). I don't know the answer to that question. Almost anything can fit if it captures my imagination and I think you might be interested. Like you said in your book I should've been eating the rice with ketchup instead of the sushi dinners but it seemed so normal to go out for every meal! This is in short supply in todays world, even more so in the online world. I forced myself to a financial learning journey 10 years ago and I wished I found your blog much earlier but then again better late than never. Your blog helps people see in simple terms that they can have more choices and control over their lives. Let me check out your site and Ill PM you. I came across your blog and thought Id reach out as we have similar audiences. You probably became fatigued at making mistakes and sought an alternative. Good afternoon, I bought your book, The Simple Path To Wealth and I took your advice and invested $25,000 in the VTSAX through TDAmeritrade. editorial policies. Im from The PaiSha Agency, based in Taiwan. Reading your book gives e a clear view of my path. Jeff Ptak is an employee of Morningstar Research Services LLC. 2. i ask because all the tax attorneys i came across are not well versed with NRA taxation. Hello Jim, Im sending you a big hug from Brasil. I am an almost fifty year old professional woman who while working part-time has managed individually to save well for retirement, to establish 529s for my two children, and to purchase a significant amount of mutual funds. Of course, in today's world, it's a lot easier to take the equity out of your house. There were not many here in Australia. We wanted to share it with you. . Once Im done, it will go to editing and final production. How I lost money in real estate before it was fashionable, Part I: Impossibly Naive. My name is Laura, I head Marketing Partnerships at Plastiq. At the end of the journey, the promise of freedom is both invigorating and terrifying. However, I just dont have to the time to become as involved in your site as you suggest. Would you plz contact me at the email address for further information? $6360 is a lot, especially since with our high-deductabel plan well be paying it all out of pocket. My response was The Simple Path to Wealth is all anyone needs and I sent him a copy. There is a 5-star Amazon review from you somewhere in your comment if you are so inclined. I view them as an expensive indulgence if you will. Ten days ago, I updated our FIRE spreadsheet and, seeing that we just exceeded our F-you money goal by $1,000, for the first time in my adult life, I felt free. . Hi JL! My guess is that they are less well regulated and that this might give rise to the ability of some insiders to trade on information not available to others. And my own parents were a good example of that. Im one lucky guy. This is a great discipline, but investing needs to happen to secure your financial future. In this post you will find my heirarchy for investing in various tax-advataged buckets: https://jlcollinsnh.com/2015/06/02/stocks-part-viii-the-401k-403b-tsp-ira-roth-buckets/. So, I think when people say international stocks are cheap compared to U.S. stocks, well, that's true just like houses in Tennessee are probably cheaper than they are in California. Any advice is welcomed. 09366, Dear Sir, In fact, I make fun of in in many places, most recently in my April Fools post here: https://jlcollinsnh.com/2020/04/01/why-i-will-no-longer-be-writing-this-blog/, 1. Im 30 and didnt get my first real-money job until 2013. A home is where you live.. And it would be a valuable (to the rest of us, not to you) resource. JL Collins on Financial Independence and The Simple Path to Wealth July 28, 2020 By writing a series of blog posts about personal finance and stock market investing intended for his daughter, JL Collins (somewhat by accident) reached an international audience of millions. This is especially important because these documents provide information about fees, advisor education, and investment policies. I too have a blog where I help urban millennials make wiser money choices and for the month of November I want to focus on investing and the simple path to wealth. Collins: Well, Christine, you and I share that opinion. Moving all ineffective retirement funds to Vanguards VTSAX and some VBTLX. We have a high deductible health care plan where we pay $650 per month out of pocket for insurance. I was spending that money. He made Benzingas list The Best Investing Books for Beginners. Check out the link here https://www.benzinga.com/investing/best-investing-books-for-beginners/. Readers from all over have added their insights. Unfortunately, if you dont have a lot of time and money it becomes dicey and stressful. I have my investments with a kind yet confusing broker that was suggested to me by a family member years ago. Another note we have paid our house and live very frugally. 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. Thanks for it all! . Ptak: As much as you're a true believer in total stock market, you've indicated that sometimes you feel a need to scratch an itch to buy an individual stock. Pricing and sales are out of my hands and set by Amazon. I would love to also order a signed copy of your book if possible. Collins: That's an interesting question, Jeff. One could frame it like this: They move down the social ladder a little bit, respectively quite a lot over long periods of time as far as this social ladder is defined by your relative consumption level. Read those, and then decide for yourself. Used to be in NH. Things have changed with the SECURE Act (which was not in place at publishing), requiring the ROTH to be consumed/withdrawn in full by an heir (not all situations apply) over 10 years. Enjoy a great reading experience when you buy the Kindle edition of this book. Should I make contributions to my IRA at all? It is wonderful to enjoy your work and hopfully you will for a long, long time. All those years that post has been up and only now someone noticed? 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. Since you have written so much on helping people take control of their investments, I wanted to share with you a paper I have written on financial advisor disclosures. My whole family will sure benefit from it. Best wishes to you and your family! Therefor I ask your permission to publish a blog with most of Stock Series translated to Hebrew, keeping your full credit. Gear advertisements and other marketing efforts towards your interests. I have really enjoyed reading through your website. FULL PENSION . I think it can be a great investment; it can be a very lucrative investment. Ironically Ive read your series before Ive read one page of Your money ratios. Hello JL! She sees how excited I get, and loves that I am really planning for the first time in my life. For more: https://jlcollinsnh.com/2015/03/26/stocks-part-xxviii-debt-the-unacceptable-burden/, 2. Im not sure whether to be flattered or terrified. Can you help me understand how this would work. Despite my relatively young age and living in a different country, I like to think Ive gone through a wide variety of financial and investment experiences during my adult life. I recently came across your blog, and am really enjoying my time reading it. daughter of a former pastor of this place. The stock market return as the best investment is valid in either nominal or real dollars, but you address the difference. Im curious if you use Vanguard or another online broker/site for your personal investing? Followed it up with with a re-read of Bogles The Little Book of Comm Sense Investing. You won't need "f- u" money as JL Collins calls it because you won't have to say that to anyone. If I retire at 60 from my present job this is the result. So, I'm keenly aware of the fact that investing, while I enjoy it, is a subject that makes the eyes of a lot of people glaze over. 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. My youngest daughter is spending this fall semester in Quito and we will be visiting her during visit week, 7-12 Nov. And if you have a property manager, you're going to have to manage the manager. 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! I'm Christine Benz, director of personal finance and retirement planning for Morningstar. 1. Can we get the publish agreement directly form you? Fortunately she is doing better and we are now experiencing sticker shock for the bill. What Im trying to say is you make my girlfriend hot. Had to re-read a few passages, but well worth it. I had accumulated the princely sum of $5,000, and I was working in downtown Chicago at the time. I stumbled onto your blog this morning and have been reading since. However, actively managed mutual funds have outperformed Index for the past many years here. Weekly newspaper from Crosbyton, Texas that includes local, state and national news along with advertising. I started my blog in 2011. Secondly, I run a podcast based on educating people in personal finances. You should expand the book and contract it. Now imagine instead of a buying a treasury from the US government I decided to put my money in a general bond fund. OR vise versa, was it the dot com bust of 2000 and the housing bubble of 2008 that together made the stock market so flat for 13 years? COVID-19: The unvarnished truth from Doc G. Mr. Bear, Podcasts, a good book and why I should be in 100% stocks. Mitra/PFB. One Taiwanese publisher is interested in the complex Chinese rights of The Simple Path to Wealth, and would like to learn more about the book. I do try to look at the spam folder so the good ones dont get away. Ill keep an eye out for yours. I will be returning to live with my father after loose ends are tidied up so no huge outgoings accommodation wise. Thank you for distilling your wisdom and sharing with the world. If you can buy them commission free and if you can resist the urge to trade, they work just fine. So far no Italian publisher has expressed interest. Benz: One area where you run counter to the conventional wisdom is that you're not a big fan of dollar-cost averaging. I am very impressed by your blog and especially your willingness to extend yourself to learners and correspondents via the comments section. Invest in Index for accumulated growth But I still get back each year for the Chautauquas. How can I find more than the last 22 years worth of data? How about for someone in their 50s that has a decent growing retirement plan? Product Information "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. I just purchased your book and read it all in one sitting it was a fascinating read that pulled together a lot of great thinking for me, and helped me to clarify my own path to FI. Kind of disturbing for those of us who invest at Vanguard. Yes, I know the answer. Sure, as long as you cite jlcollinsnh.com as the source, go ahead. We also continue to see markets move upward, as TINA (there is no alternative) to the stock market (not viable, at least). VTSAX was created in 2000, but you use other stocks as representations of the market before then? And I'm not against international exposure, but I don't see the need for it. So we can confirm if any of the FIRE students stick to the basic rules, they will get there. Ive subscribed. Deals are signed to publish it in China, Taiwan, Vietnam, Thailand, Russia, Poland, Spain, Brazil and in Arabic. It has long been on my list, but not for the immediate future. So, there's a whole generation of people who've never experienced a crash. ISBN-13: 978-1533667922. I bought your book and loved it, thank you! This is the basis for the "Stock Series". When we graduated we realized what a craze had taken off over the #vanlife and we were able to sell our van for $36K profiting $14K and getting all of our investment back Life Changer. I will be looking forward to your response in this regard. I know that these questions (except the first) are very specific to our markets. That was by the realtor board (imagine that?!) As I'm thinking about books that I'm reading that aren't out yet, I just finished a book called Taking Stock by Doc G, who does the Earn & Invest podcast. Its a little late to be starting an IRA (I am 35 and she is 33) for her but I figured better late than never. Many tag me as being anti-homeownership. Thank you so much. i love your blog. Im am not trying to get rich overnight, I just feel that with the uncertainty in my life, I need to take my retirement into my own hands. For my children ages 26-35. If your time ever allows, Id love to have a cup of coffee over a video call to thank you, and ask a few questions to help me over the final hurdle as I summon the courage to step away from a career that pays well, but leaves me numb inside. I am curious to learn if given these changes, your advice and plan are different than what was written? And kudos to him for being open to it. Collins: Jeff, that is the post that has been the most popular in terms of views. I have not had a chance to read the book yet but I have listened to a bunch of interviews and I am hooked. Hi Mr. Collins. I know that I cant time the market. As to whether people can learn--one of the things that I wrestle with in my own advice. Having money to travel in your 60s and 70s is useful. I have bought your book and have been investing in your style for a few years (via canIretireyet.com). I find the new S&P 500 catholic values index an appealing alternative. We continued saving as much as possible while putting our 3 kids through university. What kind of discount can you offer?. Thanks for showering us with a simple and unique way of investing. Blowing my mind. Ptak: And @Syouth1, which is, S-Y-O-U-T-H and the number 1. I do not want to cash in my retirement savings (a target date fund) or my VTSAX. Collins' first book, The Simple Path to Wealth: Your Road Map to Financial Independence and a Rich, Free Life was published in 2016 and has been an international best-seller. How I failed my daughter and a simple path to wealth by jlcollinsnh 220 Comments Literally since the day she was born people have been complimenting my daughter. Your pride encourages it. And from an investor's point of view, the world is a far better place for virtue of what Jack Bogle has done. I was promoted to full-time electrical engineer when I graduated and I worked for about 2 months before I said, NO WAY! I got an internship my senior year in a cubicle at a power consulting firm. Also I am planning to invest $30,000 every year in taxable account apart from 401k and roth (We are maximizing both of these from last year) till we achieve FI. While Im no expert in investment options for those outside the USA, people have found value in my stock series no matter where they live. LOL, [I had intended to just email you this, but I couldnt find your email address.]. He is a prolific world traveler, having visited more than 30 countries on five continents via motorcycle, car, train, plane, boatand even elephant. Where is the contact info on your site? Whatever your schedule will allow. How to investment in the VTSAX (USA Market), if its not available in Australia. And on my lunch hour one day, I walked down Michigan Avenue to a brokerage office that I'd seen the storefront and walked in, and I said, I'd like to talk to somebody about buying some stock. And they introduced me to the broker, and he sat down and asked me what, looking back on now, were actually pretty good questions. Thanks so much! So onto google: Jim Collins blog I had no frame of reference to that point. And the other thing is that I own Facebook and Tesla by virtue of my VTSAX. Please let me know it this is a similar index! Finance & Content Intern at Finllect Wed like to share more about how we work and what drives our day-to-day business. JL Collins: The whole blog came about as a way to achieve information for my daughter. I figured if I could do that twice a week,or hell,even 5 times a month,I could make it. You can read my thoughts for yourself and then decide. but remind me never to play pool with you for $$. https://jlcollinsnh.com/2012/09/17/putting-the-simple-path-to-wealth-into-action/ The main bonds we have are government-issued. I found that my message has been skipped This allows me to not do the rollover conversation and pay tax, plus to make a bigger impact with my pool of money. ls improving . December 24. Empty nester; either rent or live in a paid off (15 year mortgage) house from stage 2. Jim, loved the book. It's the sad tale of the very first piece of real estate I ever bought, which was a condo in Chicago. You can't predict when they're going to come. If I'd been doing it and getting a negative result that in some fashion might have even been better, because I would have been more willing to look at alternatives and more quick to change. I will offer two seemingly contradictory suggestions and some comments. Glad to hear it, but I hope you still love me when the markets take their next major dive. Some asides: Interesting question. Yes that will put you in a bit more debt, but only IF it happens. The benefits of this fund is that it owns a basket of fixed assets so if any one of them turns very bad for some reason (default), then it will have very little impact on my portfolio. 23:41-30:11 As . Is this valid reasoning or am I making an error there? Please allow me to introduce myself. I was buying what was most important to me. The couple. And that's when I suggest that you add bonds to your portfolio. That said, please feel free to ping me when you have something you think would be of particular interest. Could you elaborate a little bit on that? It's the same reason casinos have all the alarms go off when somebody hits the jackpot. But it sounded to me like a good idea to archive the information. There is an old saying attributed to Will Rogers, The first thing a man does when he comes into a little money is buy too much house. It is true. Buyer Beware! . *we are paying off our new van as well but we put money down on a private loan, and have been making steep payments which are still a fraction of what rent would cost where we want to live. This year it was effortless to decide what to buy for Christmas gift. And I suppose it was more of a reinforcement. While checking out on Amazon, Amazon recommended your book! It is staying the same, yet the account grows with the stock market. Regards, I plan to bring it forward in a coming post. The Boglehead book is very USA centric but some amazingly simple threads that come out of it that are like universal laws of nature, like gravity, applies to us all wherever we live. Add the Black Rock fund and make sure the performance tracts VTSAX closely. As a high school principal of a small school, I look to get each graduating senior a giftits typically a book. This document was uploaded by user and they confirmed that they have the permission to share it. Ive recently looked back and I can say, Im disappointed at the results. Thank you for the beautiful simplicity in your work, and for empowering so many people beyond your daughter. However . The opportunity costs of this would be about $1200 over 30 months? But I tried too hard. The Trinity Study and Portfolio Success Rates, StocksPart XXVII: Why I Don't Like Dollar Cost Averaging. Wilkie Collins: The Haunted Hotel The Woman in White Richard Marsh: The Beetle Arthur Conan Doyle: The Hound of the Baskervilles The Silver Im aware NH derives the vast majority of its revenue from property taxes, and theyre some of the highest in the nation at 2.2%. Just getting into investing, though. Happy Birthday, jlcollinsnh; and thanks for the gift Mr. MM! And, if youll be a FinCon, please introduce yourself. I know I had to pay fees. Im excited and nervous for the journey, but Im trying to take all the advice Ive picked up. But indexing here is still in the very beggining, and most people (like me) are used to stock-picking. Thanks for your interest, but we do not publish sponsored articles. It says Opps, instead of Oops. Loved your book and took your advice but then made a crucial error that Id love your view on: I had all my retirement money (over 1 million) in VTI. If you are interested in my ideas, they are all laid out here in the blog and in my book. In the wealth building phase should dividends be reinvested? craig. Who besides Jack Bogle? My time horizon is about 8 10 years (Im 62). 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). That makes sense for people with long time horizons. Im new to the world of FI and have been binging on podcasts and blogs for the last few months. 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