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."

Charitable Gift Funds – How to Set Up An Account to Donate to Your Favorite Cause

Posted on July 28, 2011 by Doug Nordman

Several readers have asked about this donation system.  I’m not an expert, but let me tell you what I know and you can share what you know. Like most people, my spouse and I started our philanthropy by donating to … Continue reading →

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Trends in retirement

Posted on July 21, 2011 by Doug Nordman

  After you’ve been in the military for 8-10 years, you notice the pendulum swings. At first they can turn you into a bitter, hardened cynic, but after two or three limit-cycles you realize that the pendulum’s problem is slowly … Continue reading →

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Lifestyles in military retirement: Napili Bay

Posted on July 14, 2011 by Doug Nordman

Here in Hawaii, we occasionally see frenzied vacation behavior from Mainland visitors who only have a week or two. They’ll race around to “do” everything on Oahu in a few days, and then charge on to a neighbor island to … Continue reading →

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Getting Rich In The Submarine Force

Posted on July 13, 2011 by Doug Nordman

(Disclosure: After “seeing the real Navy” during this summer’s NROTC training, our progeny announced a desire to join the submarine force.  She’s smart, she’s persistent, and she’ll be good at it.  She’s a contender for “command at sea”.  I’m happy … Continue reading →

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“What, me worry?”

Posted on July 7, 2011 by Doug Nordman

(I know, I know, that title reference may be a bit historical for some of you. Here’s the link. ) WordPress, this blog’s host, has been running a “PostADay2011” promotion with daily thought-provoking inspirational questions. The kickstarter for Tuesday 28 … Continue reading →

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