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 5 Best Personal Finance Books I’ve Read All Year

Posted on December 23, 2016 by Doug Nordman

I’m a voracious reader. I was that six-year-old kid you saw staggering out of the public library with a two-foot stack of books, and 50 years later I’m still doing it. Over the first 45 years of my life, I … Continue reading →

Posted in Reviews | 6 Comments

USAA Provides Answers To The Most Important Member Questions

Posted on November 19, 2016 by Doug Nordman

I’ve finally recovered from jet lag, my voice has returned to normal (from “Darth Vader”), and I’m caught up on sleep. Let’s review USAA’s answers to your biggest reader questions. DigitalMilEx is USAA’s annual conference for military influencers. We’re bloggers, … Continue reading →

Posted in USAA | 2 Comments

“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