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."

Fast Personal Growth Through Slow Travel

Posted on March 26, 2015 by Doug Nordman

As I’m writing this post (four weeks before you’re reading it) we’ve been in Spain for over a month. Here are a few facts about our trip: My spouse and I are financially independent. I’ve been retired for 13 years, … Continue reading →

Posted in Travel | 10 Comments

Lifestyles In Retirement: 90 Days In Spain

Posted on March 5, 2015 by Doug Nordman

We’ve been enjoying life in Andalusia for the last six weeks. My spouse and I have been financially independent for nearly 15 years and now we’re in our early 50s. When I retired from the military in 2002, our daughter … Continue reading →

Posted in Military Retirement, Travel | 22 Comments

Book Review: Energize Your Retirement (!)

Posted on February 19, 2015 by Doug Nordman

One of the tropes of financial independence is the perpetual question about leaving the workforce: “But… but… but what will I do all day?!?” It’s by far the most popular question. Oddly enough, it answers itself. When you’re saving and … Continue reading →

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Book Review: #MoneyChat THE BOOK

Posted on January 29, 2015 by Doug Nordman

Yep, that’s the title: with hashtag. Have you ever noticed how you and your friends talk about money? Some people will perpetually complain about not having enough, or needing to borrow more, or avoiding bill collectors. They’re stressed out about … Continue reading →

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Survey Results For “The Millennial Next Door”

Posted on January 15, 2015 by Doug Nordman

MoneyTips.com is launching a free eBook on financially successful Millennials! “The Millennial Next Door” is based on a survey of nearly 600 Millennials who volunteered their financial progress. They also shared their fears and regrets, and gave their advice. (Disclosure: … Continue reading →

Posted in Money Management & Personal Finance | 1 Comment