Category Archives: Military Retirement

During retirement: rebel a little

Posted on February 10, 2011 by Doug Nordman

Now that you’re taking better care of yourself, it’s time to have fun with it. While you’re designing an improved lifestyle for yourself you can also get a life. It bears repeating: retirement means that you’re responsible for your own … Continue reading →

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During retirement: Healthy lifestyle

Posted on February 9, 2011 by Doug Nordman

Now that you’re financially independent with more control over your time, it would be a shame if this “retiree duty” ended early from negligence. One of your new goals should be to maximize your longevity! Turn that goal into a … Continue reading →

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During retirement: take small financial steps (part 2 of 2)

Posted on February 7, 2011 by Doug Nordman

  The first post of this series talked about small financial steps to take during the first few months of retirement.  We’ll close by considering how to handle your tax-deferred investments in the Thrift Savings Plan and what other adjustments … Continue reading →

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During retirement: take small financial steps (part 1 of 2)

Posted on February 3, 2011 by Doug Nordman

When you’re planning and saving for early retirement, your ER budget is only an estimate of your ER spending. It may be a very good estimate, and you’ll adjust it as you get closer to retirement, but only when you’re … Continue reading →

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During retirement: The inevitable job offers

Posted on February 2, 2011 by Doug Nordman

As you blissfully go about your daily retiree routine, you’ll be blindsided by an epiphany: “Gosh, I could do THAT job!” The realization could be triggered by anything– a clerk’s fumbling efforts at the home-improvement store, a chance encounter with … Continue reading →

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