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Author Archives: Doug Nordman
During retirement: You will change. Your plans may change too.
I’ve spent most of the last five months posting chapter excerpts of “The Military Guide”. This post starts the last of the book’s chapters. It could also mark the end of the retirement fairy tale: “And they all lived happily … Continue reading
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During retirement: where do you want to go next?
You might have joined the military to see the world, but now you can do it all over again at your own pace. Vacation travel is expensive on a fixed schedule for short times at destination resorts. However, retirement … Continue reading
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During retirement: rebel a little
Now that you’re taking better care of yourself, it’s time to have fun with it. While you’re designing an improved lifestyle for yourself you can also get a life. It bears repeating: retirement means that you’re responsible for your own … Continue reading
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During retirement: Healthy lifestyle
Now that you’re financially independent with more control over your time, it would be a shame if this “retiree duty” ended early from negligence. One of your new goals should be to maximize your longevity! Turn that goal into a … Continue reading
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During retirement: take small financial steps (part 2 of 2)
The first post of this series talked about small financial steps to take during the first few months of retirement. We’ll close by considering how to handle your tax-deferred investments in the Thrift Savings Plan and what other adjustments … Continue reading

