Category Archives: Military Retirement

“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

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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

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Questions About Medicare + Tricare? We Have Answers.


Have you thought about your Medicare supplemental insurance yet? Or even more challenging: will you have to help an elder work through their decisions? How will it affect your financial independence? I learned a lot about Medicare Part B and … Continue reading

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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

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Yet Another John Hancock Long-Term Care Insurance Update


Me, a decade ago: “John Hancock made my father’s long-term care insurance claim the worst financial experience ever.” John Hancock LTC team, a decade later: “Hey Nords, hold our beer.” This letter claiming to be from John Hancock arrived in … Continue reading

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