Author Archives: Doug Nordman

Unknown's avatar

About Doug Nordman

Author of "The Military Guide to Financial Independence and Retirement" and co-author of "Raising Your Money-Savvy Family For Next Generation Financial Independence."

“But Nords, You Have A Pension!”

Posted on January 1, 2026 by Doug Nordman

  I’ve been a member of the Millionaire Money Mentors forum since late 2020. It’s tremendously accelerated the financial independence of its members, including a number of military veterans (and a few servicemembers). I’ve learned a lot from the other … Continue reading →

Posted in Career, Financial Independence, Military and Veterans Benefits, Military Life & Family, Military Retirement, Money Management & Personal Finance | Leave a comment

In-service Roth Thrift Savings Plan Conversions

Posted on December 4, 2025 by Doug Nordman

A reader asks: When you’re in the Blended Retirement System, does it make sense to convert the traditional TSP’s agency & matching contributions to the Roth TSP? It looks like an interesting new feature with the 2026 changes to the … Continue reading →

Posted in Career, Financial Independence, Investing & TSP, Military and Veterans Benefits, Military Life & Family, Military Retirement, Money Management & Personal Finance | Leave a comment

Questions About Medicare + Tricare? We Have Answers.

Posted on October 2, 2025 by Doug Nordman

Have you thought about your Medicare supplemental insurance yet? Or even more challenging: will you have to help an elder work through their decisions? How will it affect your financial independence? I learned a lot about Medicare Part B and … Continue reading →

Posted in Insurance, Military and Veterans Benefits, Military Retirement, Money Management & Personal Finance | Leave a comment

Medicare, Tricare For Life, And Your Expiring Military ID Card

Posted on August 7, 2025 by Doug Nordman

A reader writes: “Hey Nords, are you old enough for Tricare For Life yet?” “I have been a long time reader of your website and enjoyed the many posts you’ve made. My wife and I are both retired from the … Continue reading →

Posted in Military and Veterans Benefits, Military Life & Family, Military Retirement | Leave a comment

The PACT Act, VA disability screening, cholesterol, and cardiac risks

Posted on May 8, 2025 by Doug Nordman

This post is about living your best life in financial independence… while you still can. As you veterans know, if we’d realized that we were going to survive our military careers then we would have taken better care of ourselves. … Continue reading →

Posted in Financial Independence, Insurance, Military Life & Family | Leave a comment