Category Archives: Money Management & Personal Finance

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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Protecting Your Military Benefits In A Divorce

Posted on August 12, 2013 by Doug Nordman

[Note: some of the details have been edited to hide the reader’s identity.] A reader writes: “In my divorce decree I was awarded part of my husband’s Reserve “disposable military retirement pay”. My portion is 50% of the time for … Continue reading →

Posted in Military Life & Family, Money Management & Personal Finance | 16 Comments

Extreme home improvement: DIY photovoltaic array

Posted on August 1, 2013 by Doug Nordman

[Note:  Hover your cursor over the images for the metatext.] Last week’s post on photovoltaic systems presented the finances without much engineering. We had a guest post this week on more photovoltaic “rent vs own” decisions, but this post will … Continue reading →

Posted in Money Management & Personal Finance, Mortgage & Real Estate | 4 Comments

5 Ways to Ease the Transition from Military to Civilian Career

Posted on June 12, 2013 by Doug Nordman

This guest post is brought to you by Aaron Walker. (If you’re interested in contributing a guest post, please see our guest posting guidelines.) I’ll be honest: When I began the job search as I moved from the military to civilian life, … Continue reading →

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Military Retirement and Divorce – How Does a Divorce Impact Military Retirement Pay?

Posted on May 6, 2013 by Doug Nordman

A reader writes: “If my ex husband was active duty for 10 years and 20 years Reserve and he has 5300 retirement points at the rank of O-6, how much will he receive? I will receive 50%.” After exchanging more … Continue reading →

Posted in Military Life & Family, Military Retirement, Money Management & Personal Finance | 16 Comments