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."

Raising Your Money-Savvy Family For Next Generation Financial Independence


It’s coming in spring on 8 September 2020: the book you’ve asked for about teaching your kids how to manage their money. My daughter Carol and I recently signed a book contract with ChooseFI Media to publish “Raising Your Money-Savvy … Continue reading

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

Should You Attend FinCon, Military Influencer Conference, Camp Mustache, CampFI, and FI Chautauqua?


Your journey to financial independence can be a little lonely if you’re doing it all by yourself. Even social media, podcasts, and videos are poor substitutes for hanging out with people who share your goals. This post will cover different … Continue reading

Posted in Career, Financial Independence, Travel | 2 Comments

Family Estate Planning For Your Disability


Here’s our capstone post for the year: our family’s estate plan. I’ve spent the last 11 months writing about the ways that our Nords family financial independence is changing. Now we’re reaching far into the future to simplify not just … Continue reading

Posted in Insurance | 6 Comments

Military Space Available Travel: Tips for Flying Space-A The Navy Way


Space A travel is one of our favorite retiree benefits! It’s the military version of ultimate travel hacking. Although most of the system is run by the Air Force’s Air Mobility Command, the Navy has a few of its own … Continue reading

Posted in Military and Veterans Benefits, Travel | 4 Comments

From The Mail Buoy: Staying For 20 And Hacking The High Cost Of Living in Hawaii


A reader writes: “Nords, I’m an avid reader of your website and love your Reddit replies. I’m active duty with 14 years of service.  I’m saving a considerable amount of my paycheck and investing in dividend growth stocks with a … Continue reading

Posted in Financial Independence, Military Retirement, Money Management & Personal Finance, Travel | 4 Comments