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Category Archives: Military Life & Family
“But Nords, You Have A Pension!”
I’ve been a member of the Millionaire Money Mentors forum since late 2020. It’s tremendously accelerated the financial independence of its members, including a number of military veterans (and a few servicemembers). I’ve learned a lot from the other … Continue reading
In-service Roth Thrift Savings Plan Conversions
A reader asks: When you’re in the Blended Retirement System, does it make sense to convert the traditional TSP’s agency & matching contributions to the Roth TSP? It looks like an interesting new feature with the 2026 changes to the … Continue reading
Medicare, Tricare For Life, And Your Expiring Military ID Card
A reader writes: “Hey Nords, are you old enough for Tricare For Life yet?” “I have been a long time reader of your website and enjoyed the many posts you’ve made. My wife and I are both retired from the … Continue reading
The PACT Act, VA disability screening, cholesterol, and cardiac risks
This post is about living your best life in financial independence… while you still can. As you veterans know, if we’d realized that we were going to survive our military careers then we would have taken better care of ourselves. … Continue reading
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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