Author Archives: Doug Nordman

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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."

The Best Books I’ve Read This Year (So Far)

Posted on May 16, 2019 by Doug Nordman

I’ve read a number of outstanding educational and fun books this year about financial independence, and if I saved this post for December then it’d be four times as long. I’ll write this one now and follow up with another … Continue reading →

Posted in Financial Independence, Reviews | 5 Comments

Will Your Retirement Plan Handle Long-Term Care Needs? How Your Genome Impacts Disability, Caregiving, And Estate Planning

Posted on May 2, 2019 by Doug Nordman

Will your retirement plan stand up to long-term care needs? Do you have an estate plan in place? These are topics that few of us want to discuss. However, they are extremely important to your family’s long-term stability. Today, we’ll … Continue reading →

Posted in Insurance | 2 Comments

Our Retirement – The Spending Smile Of Financial Independence

Posted on March 12, 2019 by Doug Nordman

Disclosure: This article is part of the Life Uninterrupted campaign sponsored by USAA. The #LifeUninterrupted campaign is designed to help future retirees learn how they can transition into retirement without worrying about financial interruptions. You can receive a free, no-obligation retirement review … Continue reading →

Posted in Financial Independence, Military Retirement, USAA | 5 Comments

Good News! How Our Nords Family Financial Independence Life Will Change In 2019

Posted on January 17, 2019 by Doug Nordman

2018 was quite the turbulent year for the financial independence crowd, and it’s just going to get busier in 2019. Let me cover a few highlights from last year and then give a personal update. I’m here to reassure you … Continue reading →

Posted in Financial Independence, Investing & TSP, Military Retirement, Money Management & Personal Finance, Travel, What Do You DO All Day?!? | 10 Comments

Separating Or Retiring While Overseas (But Not With The Navy!)

Posted on September 13, 2018 by Doug Nordman

A reader writes: I’ve been commissioned from the Navy’s enlisted ranks and have not yet reached eight years of commissioned service. I’m eligible for retirement and I’ve enjoyed active duty– until now. I’d like to retire as an officer but … Continue reading →

Posted in Career, Financial Independence, Military Retirement | 2 Comments