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."

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 →

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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 →

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Living your financial independence– by making a better workplace?!?

Posted on April 24, 2025 by Doug Nordman

This seems counterintuitive, doesn’t it?  Why would anyone want to celebrate their financial independence by making work better? Of course you could quit paid employment as soon as you reach FI, but you might also decide to keep working as … Continue reading →

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“Why Do We Start Our Financial Independence With Two Years’ Expenses In Cash?”

Posted on April 10, 2025 by Doug Nordman

  Are you ready to launch into your new financially-independent life, but nervous about how the money’s going to work out? You’re not alone. I’m getting a lot of questions about Sequence Of Returns Risk. People are familiar with the … Continue reading →

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Yet Another John Hancock Long-Term Care Insurance Update

Posted on March 27, 2025 by Doug Nordman

Me, a decade ago: “John Hancock made my father’s long-term care insurance claim the worst financial experience ever.” John Hancock LTC team, a decade later: “Hey Nords, hold our beer.” This letter claiming to be from John Hancock arrived in … Continue reading →

Posted in Insurance, Money Management & Personal Finance, What Do You DO All Day?!? | 2 Comments