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Passive Income Expert: Buying A House Makes You Poorer Than Renting! Crypto Isn't A Smart Investment

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Passive Income Expert: Buying A House Makes You Poorer Than Renting! Crypto Isn't A Smart Investment

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The Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett

The Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett

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Serial investor JL COLLINS reveals why renting is smarter than buying, the biggest lies about investing, how tax and debt destroy wealth, and how small savings will TRANSFORM your life!  JL Collins is a financial educator best known for his book ‘The Si...

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In this insightful conversation, financial educator JL Collins shares hard-earned wisdom from over four decades of investing, challenging common beliefs about money, homeownership, and wealth-building. He emphasizes that true financial freedom isn't about luxury—it's about control, autonomy, and the ability to say no.
02:17
Getting money right improves life and provides more options
03:27
Money can work for you through investments
05:10
Being financially independent means you don't have to work, giving true freedom.
12:05
Money doesn't change who you are, it magnifies it.
13:11
Money doesn't buy happiness, but it removes the unhappiness caused by lack of it
14:22
F-You Money is the wealth that lets you say no to toxic jobs or demands
18:34
Real estate success depends on location; Detroit is rising while San Francisco faces challenges.
20:46
A house is an expensive indulgence, not an investment, if bought for life enhancement.
24:41
Becoming an accidental landlord when unable to sell a house is not ideal.
25:32
The first step to financial independence is paying off debt, especially consumer debt.
26:53
Freedom was the most important thing, and I spent half of my income on it
29:32
Buying a Ferrari won't make you feel valued if self-worth is tied to spending.
34:05
Risky financial choices like betting on Bitcoin or lotteries are unreliable and statistically unfavorable.
36:03
Bitcoin is speculation, not investment, due to lack of intrinsic value and high volatility.
38:43
Below 3.5%, keep the mortgage and invest; at 6% or above, prioritize payoff for guaranteed return.
40:50
Borrowing 10 gold pieces and returning 11 shows a 10% interest rate
41:29
Most early mortgage payments go toward interest, not principal.
45:33
House buying should be based on affordability, not waiting for perfect rates.
46:37
Panicking and selling during market drops leads to real losses; staying invested is key.
51:45
Investors should avoid interfering with compounding and let it run
52:33
Women achieve better investment returns due to lower trading frequency and greater caution.
1:00:43
Compounding at 11% annually can grow wealth exponentially over time.
1:02:38
Equating spending with happiness is a mistake
1:06:24
In my first professional job, I saved $5,000 a year on a $10,000 salary.
1:07:08
Start a Roth IRA for kids using part-time job income to grow tax-free wealth.
1:10:32
Most people resist extreme frugality not because it's impossible, but because they prefer immediate gratification over future freedom.
1:16:51
Required Minimum Distributions pushed the guest into a higher tax bracket despite retirement expectations
1:26:21
Owning the total stock market ensures exposure regardless of which sector dominates next.
1:27:39
The foam represents speculation and hype, while the beer represents the fundamental value of a company.
1:33:40
When the market dips due to panic, investors should stay invested and buy more.
1:35:10
Trading crypto is gambling for most young men
1:36:06
If the secrets in trading courses actually worked, the sellers wouldn't be selling them.
1:39:27
Advisors paid on assets under management may oppose mortgage payoff to protect their income
1:42:13
About 80% of the portfolio is in VTSAX, emphasizing a passive, low-cost index fund strategy.
1:43:19
Stocks are volatile short-term but outpace inflation long-term
1:45:23
The right answer to financial freedom is reading *The Simple Path to Wealth* and following its principles
1:46:26
Programming may no longer be as in-demand due to AI advancements
1:47:16
Failure is a stepping stone; I'd tell my kids to work for startups to learn from failure.
1:49:37
A high-income friend in Chicago was broke despite large earnings due to high expenses
2:02:54
I'm pretty sure there's no afterlife, but I'm curious about what's on the other side of death.

Chapters

Intro
00:00
Common Misconceptions About Money
03:27
Financial Freedom
05:10
Successful People Often Have Trauma
06:15
Mental Benefits of Financial Security
13:11
What Is F.U. Money?
14:22
Buying a House Isn’t Always a Good Financial Idea
15:59
The Psychological Impact of Buying a House
20:46
Why Younger Generations Could Benefit From Flexible Living
22:00
The Easiest Path to Wealth
25:32
What’s Stopping You From Becoming Financially Independent
26:49
How Spending Habits Reflect Self-Esteem
29:32
Advice for Getting Out of Debt
31:30
Should I Invest in Bitcoin?
36:03
Should I Rush to Pay Off My Mortgage?
38:43
Interest Rates Explained
40:50
How Mortgages Work
41:28
How to Get a Good Interest Rate on Your Mortgage
42:36
Is It Safe to Invest in Stocks in the AI Era?
46:37
Emotional Impact of Investing Without Enough Money
49:17
Do Men Take More Investment Risks Than Women?
52:33
Ads
54:09
The Magic of Compounding Interest
55:13
What's the Point of Being Frugal If I Want to Enjoy Life?
1:02:38
Young People Don’t Care About Their Future Selves
1:03:35
Why You Should Invest for Your Children
1:07:08
How Much of My Income Should I Be Saving?
1:10:28
Deferring Taxes With Retirement Savings Plans
1:12:54
Index Funds vs Individual Stocks
1:20:04
The Beer Analogy (Stocks)
1:27:39
Don’t Sell When the Market Drops
1:33:40
Is Investing Just Gambling?
1:35:09
Are Financial Courses a Scam?
1:36:06
Ads
1:37:27
Do I Need a Financial Advisor?
1:39:26
What Does Your Portfolio Look Like?
1:42:13
What Are Bonds?
1:43:19
Asking ChatGPT the Ideal Path to Wealth
1:45:23
How Do I Earn More?
1:46:26
Why Failure Is Necessary for Growth
1:47:14
You Can Have a Small Income and Still Be Financially Free
1:49:33
What's Your Biggest Regret?
1:59:53

Transcript

JL Collins: If your goal is to become financially independent at a young age, this is a very controversial thing to say. You probably don't want to go buy a house because people typically buy a house they can't possibly afford. The bank wants you to do tha...