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."

Selling A Personal Finance Book In The Military Exchanges

Posted on September 16, 2013 by Doug Nordman

This is the third post (and conclusion) in a series on writing and publishing. It stands on its own but for more context you can read about the book’s latest sales & royalties report and traditional publishing versus self-publishing. Check … Continue reading →

Posted in Entrepreneurship | 2 Comments

Should You Self-Publish or Use a Traditional Publisher?

Posted on September 9, 2013 by Doug Nordman

Several months ago, author Romeo Clayton asked: I’d love to hear how you went about searching for a traditional publisher. I’m currently working on another book, although I may go the self-publishing route again. Is there any particular reason why … Continue reading →

Posted in Entrepreneurship | 4 Comments

Military Reserve Retirement, Tricare, and Medicare

Posted on September 5, 2013 by Doug Nordman

A reader asks: I will be retiring from the Reserves later this year and reaching age 60 a month after that. Which Tricare will I be under? Will it cost me anything? I am still employed in a civilian job … Continue reading →

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Book Review: “Soldier of Finance” By Jeff Rose

Posted on August 26, 2013 by Doug Nordman

I’ve been blogging for “only” three years, and back in 2010, Jeff Rose was already several years into it. Yet even while he was building his blog and his financial-planning business (and raising a family and helping his spouse with … Continue reading →

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Protecting Your Military Benefits In A Divorce

Posted on August 12, 2013 by Doug Nordman

[Note: some of the details have been edited to hide the reader’s identity.] A reader writes: “In my divorce decree I was awarded part of my husband’s Reserve “disposable military retirement pay”. My portion is 50% of the time for … Continue reading →

Posted in Military Life & Family, Money Management & Personal Finance | 16 Comments