Category Archives: Financial Independence

Financial Peace While in the ICU


This post is brought to you by a reader– and his spouse– who choose to stay anonymous about their experiences with their local Intensive Care Unit during the pandemic.   It’s a timely reminder of everyone’s “why” of financial independence– and … Continue reading

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The World’s Best Asset Allocation


Military families ask a frequent question about financial independence: “Hey Nords, what stocks should we buy?” It’s a trick question. Before people start picking investments, the first step is deciding on an asset allocation. Yet the responses quickly devolve into … Continue reading

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Reasons To Keep Your TSP Account (or NOT)


A long-time reader (and good friend!) writes about their financial independence: “Is there ever an issue to keep money in the federal Thrift Savings Plan instead of moving it to a brokerage firm? I still have my military and civilian … Continue reading

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21.5 Years Of Financial Independence and Early Retirement


  As we slide into 2024, after more than two decades of financial independence, I feel as if my spouse and I are reaching an inflection point. We’ll highlight the changes. It’s all good.   Slow Travel 2023:  Flying Space … Continue reading

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“What If The 4% Safe Withdrawal Rate Fails?!?”


In an earlier blog post I wrote: “In a future blog post I’ll share more ways to get comfortable with the 4% SWR.” That’s based on a question from a member of ESIMoney’s Millionaire Money Mentor forum: “I have to admit … Continue reading

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