Category Archives: Financial Independence

Camp Mustache 4 Encore (And A Free Book!)

Posted on June 15, 2017 by Doug Nordman

  [Nords note: My spouse and I are still on Mainland slow travel, and we’ll head back to Oahu in mid-July. Maybe we’ll see you at a military Space A passenger terminal!]   We spent another Memorial Day weekend at … Continue reading →

Posted in Entrepreneurship, Financial Independence, Reviews, What Do You DO All Day?!? | 3 Comments

What’s The Next Step To Financial Independence?

Posted on May 19, 2016 by Doug Nordman

A reader writes: Hi Nords, I have a few questions I’m hoping you can help me with. I trust your expertise in these matters. I am currently an E-8 with seven years to go until retirement. I am hoping I … Continue reading →

Posted in Financial Independence, Investing & TSP | 5 Comments

Why I Won’t Buy Long-Term Care Insurance

Posted on December 18, 2014 by Doug Nordman

Note:  My Dad passed away on 18 November 2017 from end-stage Alzheimer’s.  This post is about my experiences with his insurance during the years 2011-2014. There are hundreds of posts on the pros and cons of long-term care insurance, but … Continue reading →

Posted in Financial Independence, Insurance | 21 Comments

Financial Independence and The Cost of Raising a Family

Posted on February 27, 2014 by Doug Nordman

A few weeks ago, Darrow Kirkpatrick blogged about the cost of raising a family while you’re saving for financial independence. Before I read his post, I had just finished emptying our 529 account with the final payment for our daughter’s college … Continue reading →

Posted in Financial Independence | 10 Comments

“I’m setting a good example by working at a job”

Posted on June 10, 2013 by Doug Nordman

I read an interesting forum thread about the conflicts between living life on your terms or meeting society’s expectations. When you reach financial independence and can choose whether or not to work for a paycheck, there may still be other … Continue reading →

Posted in Career, Financial Independence, Military Life & Family, What Do You DO All Day?!? | 6 Comments