Monthly Archives: September 2014

“Do I Really Need Servicemembers Group Life Insurance?”


A reader asks about the post how much life insurance is necessary: I just thought of a follow-up question to this article because it really got me thinking about getting rid of our SGLI coverage. What kind of benefits will … Continue reading

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Survey Results For “The Retiree Next Door”


Today is the first day of FinCon14, and it’s also the launch of a free eBook on successful retirees! “The Retiree Next Door” is based on a survey of over 500 financially independent people who volunteered their advice. (Disclosure: I’m … Continue reading

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Eight Reasons Not To Worry About Military Retirement


A new military retiree asked a very good question on a financial independence forum: I am going through a big life transition where I’m taking about a 60% cut in pay. Fortunately, it is a military pension and my monthly … Continue reading

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