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."

Top Three New USAA Products And Services

Posted on August 27, 2015 by Doug Nordman

It’s been a while since my last post about USAA, and they’ve churned out several new products. Individually they’re impressive enough, and collectively they’re making life easier for members. Before I dig into that, the Federal Trade Commission wants me … Continue reading →

Posted in USAA | 2 Comments

Surprising Secrets Of Slow Travel

Posted on July 30, 2015 by Doug Nordman

Earlier this year my spouse and I spent three months in Spain visiting our daughter. (She’s stationed on a guided missile destroyer in Rota.) It was the longest trip I’ve taken since a 1991 submarine deployment. We roamed all over … Continue reading →

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Finding Your Military Work-Life Balance

Posted on July 9, 2015 by Doug Nordman

[February 2019 update:  My friend retired a few months ago.  There’s way less stress and they’re much happier.  They’re working on their health with a new energy, yet their advice is the same.]   I answer a lot of reader … Continue reading →

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“The Military Guide” Sales Update (The GSA Schedule Rocks!)

Posted on May 14, 2015 by Doug Nordman

This update took a few extra months to put together. It’s even more outdated than usual. When I talk about book sales with my writing friends, I get confused looks and pitying smiles. Most of them have self-published their manuscripts … Continue reading →

Posted in Entrepreneurship | 2 Comments

Stay For 30 Or Retire At 27?

Posted on April 30, 2015 by Doug Nordman

Last month I had a 2400-word e-mail conversation about financial independence. A reader asked: “I’m on active duty and struggling with the idea of getting out at 27 years to start a bridge career. If I wait three more years … Continue reading →

Posted in Military Retirement | 10 Comments