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."

Just write it.

Posted on October 20, 2011 by Doug Nordman

I’ve only been blogging for 13 months, but I’ve been writing on deadline for over three decades. Many of you servicemembers are keenly familiar with the system of “liberty-dependent routing” for point papers, requests, or other paperwork. But otherwise, you … Continue reading →

Posted in Entrepreneurship | 2 Comments

DIY home improvement

Posted on October 17, 2011 by Doug Nordman

It’s Monday and many of you are probably at work wishing you were out surfing.  If you’re stuck in a quiet air-conditioned office, then let me put up an eye-candy post that’ll make you glad to be sitting there.  Sorry, … Continue reading →

Posted in Mortgage & Real Estate | Leave a comment

Lifestyles in Military Retirement: Living in Hawaii

Posted on October 13, 2011 by Doug Nordman

It must be that time of year again. It’s chilly on the Mainland so people’s thoughts turn to warm tropical breezes, warm beaches, warm surf, and warm sunshine. Yeah, I know, I’m killin’ ya. I won’t talk about how it … Continue reading →

Posted in Military Retirement, Travel | 6 Comments

Medicare, Tricare For Life, Medigap insurance, and Congress

Posted on October 5, 2011 by Doug Nordman

(Today’s post was inspired by reader Bridget, who also contributed a large portion of the book’s chapter on Reserves and National Guard.  Thanks again, Bridget!) Do military retirees need more medical insurance than Tricare? For the vast majority of us, … Continue reading →

Posted in Insurance, Money Management & Personal Finance | 6 Comments

Lifestyles in military retirement: Empty nester

Posted on September 28, 2011 by Doug Nordman

There’s a persistent rumor among early retirees that you can only achieve the ambitious ER goal if you eliminate all discretionary spending– including the money “wasted” on raising a family. The reality is that you have to focus your spending … Continue reading →

Posted in Military Retirement | 2 Comments