Category Archives: Money Management & Personal Finance

From The Mail Buoy: “The Truth Behind Budgeting– It’s Not The Budget”

Posted on August 20, 2020 by Doug Nordman

A reader writes: “My spouse and I need a budget. What should we do? What type of budgeting do you recommend? I know it’s not a ‘one size fits all’ world, but how much is too much saving? It feels … Continue reading →

Posted in Financial Independence, Military Life & Family, Money Management & Personal Finance | 2 Comments

“I’m 59.5 Years Old And Done Writing About *My* Money”

Posted on May 14, 2020 by Doug Nordman

We’re aging out. As many of you know from your research, 59.5 is the minimum age for starting optional withdrawals from an IRA. Nearly everyone worries about how they’ll tap their IRA for living expenses when they reach financial independence … Continue reading →

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From The Mail Buoy: Hawaii Investment Rental Properties

Posted on April 30, 2020 by Doug Nordman

  A reader writes: Hello Doug. I really enjoyed your interviews and what you have to say about how you got to where you are now. I am looking into financial independence as well. I had a late start, so … Continue reading →

Posted in Money Management & Personal Finance, Mortgage & Real Estate | 2 Comments

Fear And Despair In The Time Of Bear Markets

Posted on April 2, 2020 by Doug Nordman

Let’s discuss your plan for getting through a bear market and reaching financial independence. If you don’t have a plan, then by the end of this post you’ll know how to craft one. You’ll feel good about taking action and … Continue reading →

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The “What’s Up Next?” Podcast: “Looking Out For Mom And Dad”

Posted on February 17, 2020 by Doug Nordman

  A few months ago I joined Doc G and Paul Thompson of the What’s Up Next? podcast for a panel discussion about a family financial problem: How do you look out for your parents when you don’t know anything … Continue reading →

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