Category Archives: Investing & TSP

Book review: “Lean Body, Fat Wallet”

Posted on November 14, 2013 by Doug Nordman

Lose weight and keep it off. Save money and keep your wealth. How hard could those be?!? Each concept seems so simple, but millions of people struggle with their weight and their net worth. Even if we manage to lose … Continue reading →

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When do you stop contributing to tax-deferred accounts?

Posted on February 14, 2013 by Doug Nordman

A reader writes: How do you know when you have enough assets in retirement accounts so that you can stop contributing and put your money in taxable accounts? We could probably stop now but it’s a hard habit to break. … Continue reading →

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Building the Ultimate Investment Portfolio

Posted on May 25, 2011 by Doug Nordman

I’ve been reading financial discussion boards for over a decade, and they tend to converge on a few perpetual topics. One of them is “How’s my portfolio?”  Here’s a typical example: “Hi guys glad I found this board great to … Continue reading →

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Asset Allocation Considerations for a Military Pension

Posted on March 21, 2011 by Doug Nordman

Here’s my in-depth answer with the nitty-gritty details of the following question: If you’re receiving a military pension, then how should you invest the rest of your portfolio? Frankly, to the majority of you readers, this will be a boring … Continue reading →

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Tailor Your Investments to Your Military Pay and Your Pension

Posted on December 30, 2010 by Doug Nordman

Moshe Milevsky’s book “Are You a Stock or a Bond?” suggests that military on active duty can invest much more aggressively than many civilians. Milevsky’s concept of “human capital” grew out of his studies of investment and retirement plans. He … Continue reading →

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