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."

From The Mail Buoy: Hawaii Investment Rental Properties


  A reader writes: Hello Doug. I really enjoyed your interviews and what you have to say about how you got to where you are now. I am looking into financial independence as well. I had a late start, so … Continue reading

Posted in Money Management & Personal Finance, Mortgage & Real Estate | 2 Comments

Fear And Despair In The Time Of Bear Markets


Let’s discuss your plan for getting through a bear market and reaching financial independence. If you don’t have a plan, then by the end of this post you’ll know how to craft one. You’ll feel good about taking action and … Continue reading

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Slow Travel Is Wonderful, Yet We Still Had Challenges


I’ve had a bunch of reader requests for our lessons learned from slow travel. I’ll mention parts of our trips during this post, and the “Related articles” section at the bottom will have more information about our destinations. All of … Continue reading

Posted in Military Life & Family, Travel | 8 Comments

The “What’s Up Next?” Podcast: “Looking Out For Mom And Dad”


  A few months ago I joined Doc G and Paul Thompson of the What’s Up Next? podcast for a panel discussion about a family financial problem: How do you look out for your parents when you don’t know anything … Continue reading

Posted in Insurance, Military Life & Family, Money Management & Personal Finance, Reviews | 2 Comments

Yet Another Decade In Review Post


My spouse and I enjoyed a heck of a year. The end of 2019 marks 20 years of our financial independence and over 17 years of my military retirement. I’ve written about military personal finance for over 15 years and … Continue reading

Posted in Financial Independence, Money Management & Personal Finance, Travel | 6 Comments