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."

Did DFAS And The TSP Let You Contribute Too Much?

Posted on July 1, 2021 by Doug Nordman

Check your 2021 TSP contributions now! I’ve heard from three different servicemembers that the Defense Finance and Accounting Service and the Thrift Savings Plan have failed to stop their TSP contributions after reaching the elective deferral limit ($19,500 in 2021). … Continue reading →

Posted in Investing & TSP, Military Retirement | 9 Comments

Financial Caregiving: Are You Ready?

Posted on November 19, 2020 by Doug Nordman

My father passed away three years ago. That realization still sneaks up on me (and maybe smacks me on the back of the head) every time I clean out a file box or organize the family photos. Another way to … Continue reading →

Posted in Financial Independence, Money Management & Personal Finance, Reviews | 2 Comments

“I Would Have Started My Reserve Pension By Now!”

Posted on September 24, 2020 by Doug Nordman

I get that pension comment every month from readers who are in their 60s… or even older. Most of them are doing fine, both financially and in life. They usually served some active duty before the Reserves or National Guard, … Continue reading →

Posted in Career, Military Retirement | 19 Comments

Lessons Learned (So Far) From a Money-Savvy Book Launch

Posted on September 10, 2020 by Doug Nordman

Now that my second book has hit the presses, we’re doing the promotion. This is a marathon, not a sprint, and my version of marketing looks an awful lot like “talking with hundreds of people while drinking coffee.” [This post … Continue reading →

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From The Mail Buoy: “The Truth Behind Budgeting– It’s Not The Budget”

Posted on August 20, 2020 by Doug Nordman

A reader writes: “My spouse and I need a budget. What should we do? What type of budgeting do you recommend? I know it’s not a ‘one size fits all’ world, but how much is too much saving? It feels … Continue reading →

Posted in Financial Independence, Military Life & Family, Money Management & Personal Finance | 2 Comments