Category Archives: Money Management & Personal Finance

From The Mail Buoy: Hawaii Investment Rental Properties


  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


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

Posted in Financial Independence, Investing & TSP | Leave a comment

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


  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

Posted in Insurance, Military Life & Family, Money Management & Personal Finance, Reviews | 2 Comments

Yet Another Decade In Review Post


My spouse and I enjoyed a heck of a year. The end of 2019 marks 20 years of our financial independence and over 17 years of my military retirement. I’ve written about military personal finance for over 15 years and … Continue reading

Posted in Financial Independence, Money Management & Personal Finance, Travel | 6 Comments

Raising Your Money-Savvy Family For Next Generation Financial Independence


It’s coming in spring on 8 September 2020: the book you’ve asked for about teaching your kids how to manage their money. My daughter Carol and I recently signed a book contract with ChooseFI Media to publish “Raising Your Money-Savvy … Continue reading

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