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."

Do you really need $2M to retire?!?

Posted on November 28, 2011 by Doug Nordman

    (Today’s post was suggested by my daughter, who keeps an eye on Gen Y financial issues…) Shortly after Hallowe’en, MSN put up a scary article about Generation Y needing to save (spoken, of course, in a creepy Dr. … Continue reading →

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Geriatric financial management

Posted on November 9, 2011 by Doug Nordman

Many of us Boomers are caring for aging parents, but nobody seems to talk about it. Maybe we don’t like to contemplate the foreshadowing of our own mortality, or maybe society deems it to be selfish complaining. Yet if the … Continue reading →

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Book review: 1001 Things to Love About Military Life

Posted on November 7, 2011 by Doug Nordman

Yeah, I know, you’re skeptical, especially if you’re on active duty.  1001 things?!?  I’ll bet you can’t even come up with 10. Luckily this isn’t a retention pitch– it’s a book title. Tara Crooks (co-founder of ArmyWifeNetwork.com and producer of … Continue reading →

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Problems with retirement calculators

Posted on October 27, 2011 by Doug Nordman

It’s been a while since I’ve discussed their weaknesses and the options. There are a few updates to existing programs along with a new kid on the block from USAA. Before I start naming programs and websites, though, let’s look … Continue reading →

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Book review: Stop Acting Rich

Posted on October 26, 2011 by Doug Nordman

        I’ve been a Dr. Stanley fan since “The Millionaire Next Door” in 1996  . He’s made an entire career out of studying the lifestyles and buying habits of the rich and the not-so-rich. Thanks to his … Continue reading →

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