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."

“What Happens At USAA’s DigitalMilEx”… We’ll Tell You About It.

Posted on October 20, 2016 by Doug Nordman

I’m invited to USAA DigitalMilEx Conference again! This year it’s next week (26-27 October) at a San Antonio hotel near their headquarters building. I’ve also been invited to a behind-the-scenes visit on the day before. Please give me your questions and … Continue reading →

Posted in Entrepreneurship, USAA | 2 Comments

5 Reasons Why Military Retirees Keep Working

Posted on September 8, 2016 by Doug Nordman

A reader posted a forum comment about his co-workers: I’m always intrigued when I hear about recently retired military personnel with pretty good pensions who take new jobs after retiring in their mid to late 40’s. If they want to … Continue reading →

Posted in Career, Military Retirement | 14 Comments

A Retired Sailor, Recommends 50 of the Best Personal Finance Books Ever Written

Posted on August 24, 2016 by Doug Nordman

This list was compiled from the recommendations of dozens of veterans and their families. I’ve personally read or used all of them and I was not paid, compensated, or otherwise bribed to recommend them. Many of them are free through … Continue reading →

Posted in Investing & TSP | 3 Comments

Do You Really Need Retired Military Dental Insurance

Posted on July 14, 2016 by Doug Nordman

When you’re on active duty, dental insurance seems essential. After all, most of us grew up visiting the dentist every six months. Lots of us spent quality time with the orthodontist. Frankly, many of us grew up eating a diet … Continue reading →

Posted in Insurance | 8 Comments

What You Need To Know About National Guard Retirement

Posted on July 6, 2016 by Doug Nordman

Retiring from the Reserves or National Guard is more flexible than retiring from active duty. In the vast majority of cases, your retirement is based on at least 20 good years of service.  (A “good year” requires a certain minimum … Continue reading →

Posted in Military Retirement | 135 Comments