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."

Retirement Lifestyles: “Can I Get Back Into The Military?”


A reader question has hit my IN box several times this year: “My spouse retired from the military after 20 years of active duty and is receiving their pension. They’re in their 40s and they miss it so much. Is … Continue reading →

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“Should I Invest In The Thrift Savings Plan Or In Taxable Accounts?”


A reader writes: Nords, I’ve been tracking you across a few blogs and appreciate the military perspective. I just bought your book as well so I am looking forward to flipping through that. Anyway I am trying to set mine … Continue reading →

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One Last Post Before The Pro Bowl Presented By USAA


Short bonus post today: the runup to the Pro Bowl continues. Thursday’s pre-game event was “Marine For A Day” up at Kaneohe. I can’t show it any better than this NFL player getting to try on a set of explosive … Continue reading →

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The Pro Bowl Presented By USAA


[Note: my condolences and sympathies to those of you digging out from Winter Storm Jonas. I grew up in Pittsburgh and was incarcerated at Annapolis for four winters, so I know how it feels. It’s why I live in Hawaii … Continue reading →

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I’m Goin’ To The Pro Bowl With USAA!


If you’re at the Pro Bowl events next week, please stop by and say hello. I’m the 5’10” 190-pound middle-aged balding ponytailed surfer dude who’ll probably be wearing sunglasses, surf shorts, & t-shirt. And SPF50 sunscreen in the middle of … Continue reading →

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