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."

National Guard and Reserve Retirement at the Maximum Pay


A reader writes: I need some clarification regarding your article that describes the calculation of a Reserve/Guard retired pay benefit. I’ve relied on this description in the past, but am troubled by one aspect of the calculation/description. Assume a Guard … Continue reading

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Selling A Personal Finance Book In The Military Exchanges


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

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Should You Self-Publish or Use a Traditional Publisher?


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

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Military Reserve Retirement, Tricare, and Medicare


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


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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