Category Archives: Investing & TSP

A Retired Sailor, Recommends 50 of the Best Personal Finance Books Ever Written

Posted on August 24, 2016 by Doug Nordman

This list was compiled from the recommendations of dozens of veterans and their families. I’ve personally read or used all of them and I was not paid, compensated, or otherwise bribed to recommend them. Many of them are free through … Continue reading →

Posted in Investing & TSP | 3 Comments

How Do I Plan Our Finances For The Rest Of Our Lives?

Posted on June 2, 2016 by Doug Nordman

I’ve heard from a reader a couple of times over the last few years. Here’s their latest question: Hi Doug, I’d like to find a financial planner and see what course correction(s) we have to make based on our current … Continue reading →

Posted in Investing & TSP, USAA | 6 Comments

What’s The Next Step To Financial Independence?

Posted on May 19, 2016 by Doug Nordman

A reader writes: Hi Nords, I have a few questions I’m hoping you can help me with. I trust your expertise in these matters. I am currently an E-8 with seven years to go until retirement. I am hoping I … Continue reading →

Posted in Financial Independence, Investing & TSP | 5 Comments

Financial Advice To Start Your Military Career

Posted on November 19, 2015 by Doug Nordman

Last summer there were many graduation ceremonies, and millions of new employees joined the workforce. In the military version of this milestone, thousands of new O-1s received their commissions and tens of thousands of other new recruits started their basic … Continue reading →

Posted in Career, Investing & TSP | 4 Comments

REVEALED: Our Asset Allocation During Financial Independence

Posted on October 29, 2015 by Doug Nordman

A reader writes: Hey Nords, what asset allocation do you maintain now that you’re financially independent and retired? I retired from the military over 13 years ago, and today we still have pretty much the same high-equity asset allocation that … Continue reading →

Posted in Investing & TSP, Money Management & Personal Finance | 2 Comments