Category Archives: Money Management & Personal Finance

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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Dealing With Credit Card Fraud — Any Suggestions?

Posted on January 24, 2013 by Doug Nordman

My credit card data was stolen last month. I was lucky– the thief moved slowly and there were only two charges before the fraud computer kicked in. But it was still a hassle and an inconvenience, and at first, I … Continue reading →

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Frugality After Financial Independence – Saving Money on Shaving, and Other Thoughts

Posted on September 17, 2012 by Doug Nordman

I’d like to credit Mike over at Live The New Economy with inspiring me to write today’s post. When you’re done here, go visit his site and check his progress on achieving his goals. I may be an older dog, … Continue reading →

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IRS Denies Military Retirement “Net Disability Exclusion”

Posted on August 2, 2012 by Doug Nordman

One of the book’s contributors alerted me to this problem. Some military retirees (or their tax preparers) are incorrectly applying the net disability exclusion to their pensions. This error has floated around the Internet since at least 1999 and it’s … Continue reading →

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Buying a used car on a cash advance in a new town

Posted on May 9, 2012 by Doug Nordman

It seemed like such a simple question: “How do I get a cashier’s check in a city where I don’t have a bank account?” Our daughter’s car shopping coincided with a family wedding invitation in Texas near her college. My … Continue reading →

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