Category Archives: Money Management & Personal Finance

I’m Goin’ To The Pro Bowl With USAA!


If you’re at the Pro Bowl events next week, please stop by and say hello. I’m the 5’10” 190-pound middle-aged balding ponytailed surfer dude who’ll probably be wearing sunglasses, surf shorts, & t-shirt. And SPF50 sunscreen in the middle of … Continue reading

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Financial Advice To Start Your Military Career


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

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REVEALED: Our Asset Allocation During Financial Independence


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

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Do You Need A Digit Account?


When you’re starting your career, it takes a while to get your money into autopilot for financial independence. You’ll track your expenses and build a budget, and you’ll save and invest while you pay down your debt. You’ll set up … Continue reading

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Top Three New USAA Products And Services


It’s been a while since my last post about USAA, and they’ve churned out several new products. Individually they’re impressive enough, and collectively they’re making life easier for members. Before I dig into that, the Federal Trade Commission wants me … Continue reading

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