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."

Retirement: don’t recreate your old environment

Posted on January 20, 2011 by Doug Nordman

Retirement is a great opportunity to make new lifestyle choices, but proceed with caution. Most people are comfortable with the habits they’ve developed over the years, and upheaval for its own sake can be more disruptive than beneficial. Family and … Continue reading →

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Retirement: Relax, Reconnect and Re-engage

Posted on January 19, 2011 by Doug Nordman

So, what happens after you declare yourself retired? Maybe you finished 20 years of active duty in a blaze of glory with a farewell dinner, a retirement ceremony with full honors, and dozens of family and relatives. Perhaps you did … Continue reading →

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“So, Nords, how did you start blogging?”

Posted on January 13, 2011 by Doug Nordman

A friend’s e-mail inspired this post. They asked: “How did you get started?” “What software/host do you use?” “Is there an understandable how-to out there for the non-technical?” I’ve only been blogging for 18 weeks and the blog is slowly … Continue reading →

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Tailor Your Investments to Your Military Pay and Your Pension

Posted on December 30, 2010 by Doug Nordman

Moshe Milevsky’s book “Are You a Stock or a Bond?” suggests that military on active duty can invest much more aggressively than many civilians. Milevsky’s concept of “human capital” grew out of his studies of investment and retirement plans. He … Continue reading →

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Simple Ways to Start Saving for Retirement

Posted on December 23, 2010 by Doug Nordman

Short post today, folks. It’s a straightforward topic and you’re probably busy getting ready for the holidays! Before we start, here’s another reminder about getting on the road to financial independence:  are you tracking your spending yet? If you’ve been … Continue reading →

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