Category Archives: Investing & TSP

The 1980s-2000s: How I Wish I’d Invested Back Then

Posted on June 2, 2019 by Doug Nordman

My spouse and I were not brilliant investors. We made the typical dumb mistakes of our 20s and 30s and we paid ridiculously large fees along the way to financial independence, but a high savings rate overcame all of those errors. … Continue reading →

Posted in Financial Independence, Investing & TSP | 12 Comments

Good News! How Our Nords Family Financial Independence Life Will Change In 2019

Posted on January 17, 2019 by Doug Nordman

2018 was quite the turbulent year for the financial independence crowd, and it’s just going to get busier in 2019. Let me cover a few highlights from last year and then give a personal update. I’m here to reassure you … Continue reading →

Posted in Financial Independence, Investing & TSP, Military Retirement, Money Management & Personal Finance, Travel, What Do You DO All Day?!? | 10 Comments

“Hey, Nords: How’s Your Net Worth?!?”

Posted on August 24, 2017 by Doug Nordman

[Note:  this post has been updated for 2017 2018 2021 data.  I plan to continue updating it every year or few.] A long while back, a reader wrote: “Hey, Nords, any chance you’ll do a summary post about your FIRE … Continue reading →

Posted in Financial Independence, Investing & TSP, Military Retirement, What Do You DO All Day?!? | 19 Comments

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