Category Archives: Money Management & Personal Finance

Simple Ways to Start Saving for Retirement

Posted on December 23, 2010 by Doug Nordman

Short post today, folks. It’s a straightforward topic and you’re probably busy getting ready for the holidays! Before we start, here’s another reminder about getting on the road to financial independence:  are you tracking your spending yet? If you’ve been … Continue reading →

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Frugal Living is Not Deprivation – How Living on Less Can Result in a Richer Life

Posted on December 22, 2010 by Doug Nordman

The military teaches everyone how to live an extraordinarily frugal lifestyle. No matter what reputation your service has, at some point you’ve lived in a very small room with a narrow bed and little storage. Maybe you did without a … Continue reading →

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Retiring without a Military Pension – How to Create Your Own Retirement Plan

Posted on December 16, 2010 by Doug Nordman

By now you’ve noticed a trend in the chapters from the “simplest” type of military early retirement (staying on active duty for at least 20 years) to the most difficult (separating as soon as your obligation ends). Financially, the best … Continue reading →

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The Biggest Benefits of a Military Retirement

Posted on October 6, 2010 by Doug Nordman

All retirees have to accumulate the resources to last for the rest of their lives, but early retirees (before age 65) have two daunting challenges: paying for healthcare and contending with decades of inflation. Health insurance is largely a workplace … Continue reading →

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