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."

Extreme home improvement: DIY photovoltaic array

Posted on August 1, 2013 by Doug Nordman

[Note:  Hover your cursor over the images for the metatext.] Last week’s post on photovoltaic systems presented the finances without much engineering. We had a guest post this week on more photovoltaic “rent vs own” decisions, but this post will … Continue reading →

Posted in Money Management & Personal Finance, Mortgage & Real Estate | 4 Comments

I’m Still a Tricare Delinquent

Posted on July 29, 2013 by Doug Nordman

[As this post goes live, Tropical Storm Flossie is approaching the Hawaii islands.  It’s borderline hurricane strength, and despite that wussy dental name it’s still going to dump 6-10 inches of rain on us. It’s quite possible that Oahu electricity … Continue reading →

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Extreme Home Improvement: The Finances of Your Residential Photovoltaic Array

Posted on July 22, 2013 by Doug Nordman

A reader writes: I remember reading somewhere that you had installed solar panels onto your house yourself. You mentioned that you were able to do it in cheap enough that the initial outlay of cash was completely covered by tax … Continue reading →

Posted in Mortgage & Real Estate | 8 Comments

“I’m in the Military and I Just Got My Degree! Now What?”

Posted on July 11, 2013 by Doug Nordman

[Note: This reader’s question has been edited to preserve their anonymity, but the subject also applies to just about any military specialty. If you have a similar story then we’d like to read it too!] A reader writes: I stumbled … Continue reading →

Posted in Career | 2 Comments

Divorce And A Military Reserve Pension

Posted on July 4, 2013 by Doug Nordman

A reader writes: My husband was commissioned after ROTC in August 1966, placed on an educational deferment, and did not start active duty until February 1968. How many retirement points did he earn over that period and where is a … Continue reading →

Posted in Military Life & Family, Military Retirement | 9 Comments