Category Archives: Military Retirement

Problems with retirement calculators

Posted on October 27, 2011 by Doug Nordman

It’s been a while since I’ve discussed their weaknesses and the options. There are a few updates to existing programs along with a new kid on the block from USAA. Before I start naming programs and websites, though, let’s look … Continue reading →

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Lifestyles in Military Retirement: Living in Hawaii

Posted on October 13, 2011 by Doug Nordman

It must be that time of year again. It’s chilly on the Mainland so people’s thoughts turn to warm tropical breezes, warm beaches, warm surf, and warm sunshine. Yeah, I know, I’m killin’ ya. I won’t talk about how it … Continue reading →

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Lifestyles in military retirement: Empty nester

Posted on September 28, 2011 by Doug Nordman

There’s a persistent rumor among early retirees that you can only achieve the ambitious ER goal if you eliminate all discretionary spending– including the money “wasted” on raising a family. The reality is that you have to focus your spending … Continue reading →

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Introverts, extroverts, and retirement

Posted on September 5, 2011 by Doug Nordman

A persistent claim about retiring early is that it favors a certain personality type. This rumor started over a decade ago with a survey comparing personality types with financial-management skills. It was an informal query, not a statistically significant study, … Continue reading →

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Pension pitfalls

Posted on August 31, 2011 by Doug Nordman

A friend’s active-duty retirement reminded us of the potential surprises & pitfalls of the first pension payment. The first surprise you may encounter is the date of your pension deposit. When you’re on active duty you’re getting paid on the … Continue reading →

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