Category Archives: Money Management & Personal Finance

During retirement: take small financial steps (part 2 of 2)

Posted on February 7, 2011 by Doug Nordman

  The first post of this series talked about small financial steps to take during the first few months of retirement.  We’ll close by considering how to handle your tax-deferred investments in the Thrift Savings Plan and what other adjustments … Continue reading →

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During retirement: take small financial steps (part 1 of 2)

Posted on February 3, 2011 by Doug Nordman

When you’re planning and saving for early retirement, your ER budget is only an estimate of your ER spending. It may be a very good estimate, and you’ll adjust it as you get closer to retirement, but only when you’re … 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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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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