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."

Book Review – To Forgive Design: Understanding Failure

Posted on February 4, 2013 by Doug Nordman

Good nature and good sense must ever join; To err is human, to forgive, divine. — Alexander Pope, “An Essay on Criticism” WARNING: Engineering geek alert. Bear with me here, and I’ll eventually get around to personal finance. If you’d … Continue reading →

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Guest Post Wednesday: “My Road to a Reserve Retirement”

Posted on January 30, 2013 by Doug Nordman

This guest post is brought to you by a servicemember who’s approaching Reserve retirement after an unusual career path… and you can too! If you’re interested in guest posting, please see our guest posting guidelines. I enlisted in the Army … Continue reading →

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Dealing With Credit Card Fraud — Any Suggestions?

Posted on January 24, 2013 by Doug Nordman

My credit card data was stolen last month. I was lucky– the thief moved slowly and there were only two charges before the fraud computer kicked in. But it was still a hassle and an inconvenience, and at first, I … Continue reading →

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Save Money by Fixing Your Own Plumbing

Posted on January 17, 2013 by Doug Nordman

Everybody wants to save money to reach financial independence, but it’s even more challenging to avoid unnecessary expenses. Sometimes “spending avoidance” requires sweat equity, training, and experience. Other times you can avoid expenses with a little knowledge and good habits. … Continue reading →

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Book review: “Pocket Your Dollars”

Posted on December 31, 2012 by Doug Nordman

Saving & investing is supposed to be simple math. We’ve all read the advice: “Spend less than you earn.” “Track your spending.” “Make a budget.” “Save at least 15% of your income.” “Learn your investing risk tolerance.” “Figure out your … Continue reading →

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