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]
Archives for 2025
How to make sure you get the right version of The Simple Path to Wealth
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]
The one thing that will determine whether the market makes you wealthy or leaves you bleeding on the side of the road
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]
A New Edition of The Simple Path to Wealth
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]
Deja vu all over again
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]
Got a question?
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!





