Hey JL. I have a pre-tax portfolio (1/3 wealth) and and after tax portfolio (2/3 of wealth). I work at Microsoft and first heard about you from a investment distribution list there. It's not that reliable; but on average. My wife gave notice at her job last week and Im building up the courage to do the same. So if you want to follow my advice on that, VTI is your fund. And I think it's a great companion to my book--very different than my book--but they make great bookends. Then, with whatever discount they offer and you accept: Thanks! Our guest on the podcast today is author and blogger JL Collins. I wish I had your e-mail address to send you a proper thank-you message for the work youve been doing lately. But in my world, you need to think of it also as a part-time job and whether you try to find a property manager or you manage it yourself. "The Alfred Hitchcock Path to FI," by JL Collins, jlcollinsnh.com, May 5, 2021. Having money to travel in your 60s and 70s is useful. I am just getting ready to retire and roll my 401K which is already in Vanguard through my company and am considering leaving in with Vanguard and just moving everything to Vanguard Total Stock Index Fund. I hope you and your family are safe and healthy in these wild times. But you may have looked at the blog more recently than I have. all the way from South Africa, Jim! Do you have any taxable funds recommendations? I hope this message finds you well. Thank you for being there and whether or not you read this, thank you for writing your book. I would be delighted to have you interview me and Im honored youd ask. i would be curious if you had any thoughts on the emotional component of money; there is often alot of guilt, shame, and fear that gets handed down to us within our family in connection to money and it causes much distortion and pain. Privacy Policy and Hello. Having said that, when I last hung up my last corporate job, I think my withdrawal rate was about 5% because my daughter was in college at the time, and I was comfortable with 5%, because looking at the Trinity study, 5% has an extraordinarily high success ratio. VTSAX was created in 2000, but you use other stocks as representations of the market before then? I well remember the Janus funds and was invested in a couple back in the days when I was investing in individual stocks and actively managed funds. The author of "The Simple Path to Wealth: Your Road Map to Financial Independence and a Rich, Free Life", Mr. Collins offers easy-to-understand, effective guidance and resources to understand investing with confidence. StocksPart XIII: The 4% Rule, Withdrawal Rates and How Much Can I Spend Anyway?" If it does, that ER is very attractive, so Black Rock could be the better deal in this case. He was a hospice doctor and is talking about not just investing but how to live your life well and lessons from the dying and how to have perspective on not only saving and investing, which is important--as I said earlier, can make your life infinitely better--but also not letting it take over your life and recognizing the other kinds of wealth that are available to us that are not financial. I am planning to order more copies so that my friends and I can read your book in my book club early next year in 2021. I am posting this in the hopes youll share some wisdom for their situation as I have purchase your book for each of them as a holiday gift. I have not had a chance to read the book yet but I have listened to a bunch of interviews and I am hooked. Its expense ratio is 0.15 similar to Target retirement funds. A Fortunate Son, to be sure, but hes not like most of us in America. You seem like a regular guy, and I could really relate to your perspective on investing. Well also pay cash so that comes to ($xxx 20%). ( say in 10 years+ time frame). I am a polish publisher specialized in books about investing, trading, money. And I think with the idea that there is a sense in some quarters that this whole pursuing financial independence somehow isn't available to African Americans and their book talks about why it is and how it is, and it does a great job. I guess its better than stock picking, but does this enough of a diversification? Read this book if you want to get your personal finances in order. And this may be a warning to others, life is always unexpected and doesnt always turn out how you hope. Id kiss you on the lips, but our wives would probably be PISSED! So Id fund a Roth followed by taxable accounts. 13:47-17:46 Great things take timethree years to be exact. I just wanted to let you know that as of November 2018 VTSMX is no longer available. If so, then please let me know. I will offer two seemingly contradictory suggestions and some comments. If you are author or own the copyright of this book, please report to us by using this DMCA report form. Personally, I dont feel the need for international for reasons I outline here: https://jlcollinsnh.com/2012/09/26/stocks-part-xi-international-funds-2/. Thanks. Case Study #I: Putting the Simple Path to Wealth into Action. If not I thank you for taking the time to read this message all the same. The historical rule of thumb suggests a portfolio mix of 60/40 percent stocks and bonds by asset allocation offers the best route for appreciation while still allowing room for protection during a downturn. clients. Man, I love your book! I think in the end it was a cheaper route to go but I definitely did not need to tack on the extra $10K in loans, I could've worked, I shoulda woulda coulda. He got into blogging when he realized, considering his family historywhich showed the men usually died after three score years and some change he may not live long enough to teach his grandchildren what he wanted to teach them about life and money. Or even Vanguard? At the time we bought a high-deducatable, $10,000 as I recall, catastrophic policy. This advisor put us into American Funds. But probably the biggest one is that it took me so long to embrace indexing. is soothing and sounds like the kind of father I never had, giving me A left-over 401k has access to a BlackRock index fund that that seeks to match the performance of the Dow Jones U.S. Total Stock Market Index with an expense ratio of only 0.0146%. My take can be found in the third part of this post from last year: We are a Taiwan publisher, and would like to inquire on the status of the book: The Simple Path to Wealth: Your road map to financial independence and a rich, free life Paperback June 18, 2016 by J L Collins Can you talk about that? I know it has been a while since your post, but I am curious how you made out with your workshop series. I think it captures blogs essence perfectly. This is not just a Betterment thing. I have bought your book and have been investing in your style for a few years (via canIretireyet.com). 2) In brazil we dont have a total market index fund? ..for your very kind words and for pointing out the typo. My time horizon is about 8 10 years (Im 62). Great Value. Any money invested wouldve appreciated, quick. I see them as what has worked for me and what has kicked me in the ass. 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. Once I do that can I then invest the total in VTSAX? We are wanting to invest the money Where is the contact info on your site? We are interested of publishing your book The Simple Path to Wealth in Bulgarian language. , The truth is the vast majority of people who comment here are very civil, so it is easy for me to be civil in return. Having had a Mini and a MGB a few years earlier in my life, I knew what to expect from a British automobile. Waiting and hoping my asset allocation and withdrawal strategy are strong enough to withstand the worst of the storms ahead. Let me start thinking about it. I would be honored to receive a reply. APO, AE. Do you think the silver lining for them will be that it will prove pivotal to their future successes as it was to you? I just wanted to say that Im a big fan of yours and your book should be taught in schools instead of shakespeare I was wondering if you could help me understand this. Question: 2 How we use your information depends on the product and service that you use and your relationship with us. For now, Im still in recovery mode from getting the book done. I just ordered your book through Amazon (also a Bogle Book and the Coffee House investor) for some light Xmas reading and to tangibly support those sensibly helping others on their financial path. 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. Youll find the answers to the questions you are asking. I was just wondering what your take on it is? We have to sit back and say, OK we have to make a choice. Peace The only reason for women to work is if the household needs money? What would it take to get 5 minutes with you on a call or zoom? Ive read dozens of finances books, but you and Kristy change our familys fate, for which we are deeply grateful. I also reallocated my investments into three low-cost index funds rather than the conservative TRF Ive been using for the past 4 years. I did this fullingly knowing that I couldnt predict how deep the market was going to sink and how long the low would last, but at least I got the 30% sale relative to a month before, right? Even though we have made every wrong move we could, we have managed to accumulate $1.5 million ( just think what we would have if you had given me this book 20 years ago) we have done this on an average income of $100,000 and are debt free. My sense is we all have emotional issues around money, they just differ. This blog, as with everything I do, is dedicated to them. You didnt account for inflation(and fees, which are harder). Thats great to hear, no pun intended. Benz: Well, we're really happy to have you here today, too. I noticed you commented frequently over there and its one of my favorite blogs. Pretty much in that order although Ive done some more than once. You talk about the different type of retirement accounts and I havent seen an article about the 457 plan. How do I send it? https://jlcollinsnh.com/2012/09/17/putting-the-simple-path-to-wealth-into-action/ And in fact, my latest book, which came out last fall, is titled, How I Lost Money in Real Estate Before it Was Fashionablelost being the operative word. A Guided Meditation for When the Stock Market Is Dropping, 7 Days in Heaven: or Why Slowing Down Will Get You There Sooner, Chautauqua 2019 - UK & Portugal - Tickets Now Available, Car Talk: An update on Steve and looking at Leafs. Looks like you hit on the magic formula. Scott. I knew there was a way, with much more freedom, flexibility and less hours in a cube to acquire a $1500 paycheck every 2 weeks. Ptak: And @Syouth1, which is, S-Y-O-U-T-H and the number 1. I only have access to fidelity Investments. Hi Jim, As a physician, youll be making good money and thus will become a target for financial sharks. Its not a long paper, but it shows how difficult it is to read and understand the mandatory disclosures that investment advisors provide and the impact this has on investors. Currently, a person can give up to $100,000 per year (after 70.5 years of age) via a QCD to a 501(c)(3), tax-exempt entities. Am I being too aggressive? Lo can't save you. Health insurance is the biggest question she has to the early retirement scheme Ive got her on board with everything else. Jessica J. Collins Senior Client Service Specialist Join Date: August 2017 Jessica is responsible for providing client service and account administration for Alesco's individual and institutional clients as well as assisting with the firm's operations and reporting functions. Good morning JL, I am concerned about the incurred capital gains. For more on bonds: https://jlcollinsnh.com/2012/10/01/stocks-part-xii-bonds-and-a-bit-on-reits/. I started selling flyswatters door-to-door and picking up empty pop bottles from the side of the road for the 2-cent deposit. In one week, I had a 6% increase of the worth of my stocks (which isnt insane, but it still feels odd to gain 1200 in a week while doing nothing for it). Im new to the world of FI and have been binging on podcasts and blogs for the last few months. Tony Vogel I plan on putting in $500 every month to start with. But when I listened to him being interviewed, he strikes me as an incredibly bright, incredibly thoughtful guy. Theyve just guaranteed the loss. Also, if we start an IRA for my wife and invest in VTSAX, that should be done through Vanguard directly, right? I would have one question, which, to my surprise is rarely discussed. Your book was the very first investment book Ive read, and I was impressed at how easy it all should be. Not only traveled by elephant, but herded rhinoceros by elephant back in Nepal. And, of course, both of those stocks, they're not value stocks, shall we say? 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! Your guesting in ChooseFI is one of the most enlightening talks in investing. Well, I made it and will be exploring the rest of your site, but just wanted to drop you a comment and let you know I made it . My friend was in a state of shock. Please call me back. Thank you, Ill be listening for your song on the radio, (in my regular car). Verify your identity, personalize the content you receive, or create and administer your account. , Your comment would be a brilliant Amazon review, if you were so inclined . I have been under so much stress on what funds to invest.now i think i will settle with these. Maybe you can address this feeling and how to deal with it in a blog post? I got crazy about saving over the last few years, and was able to open Vanguard accounts for my kids (100% VTSAX), while continuing to add to my own Vanguard account. She would rather sleep than have a sit-down financial lesson with mom. Buyer Beware! JL Collins is one of the best financial bloggers on the web. . The only time that you benefit is if in fact the market drops, whether it drops suddenly or just drifts lower over that year, then it will work in your advantage. Best, I also have no debt. Thank you for taking the time to share your experience and insight? Glad you found your way over here! As someone who doesnt live in the USA, it has been sobering to watch the pandemic unfold there. Start with negotiating the bill itself, before discussion of how youll pay. I'd say our biggest battle. First thank you so much for sharing all your knowledge on building wealth. . 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