Category Archives: Military Retirement

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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Volunteering for Charity or Neighbors

Posted on January 31, 2011 by Doug Nordman

New retirees have the time to sort out their options and settle into their new lifestyle, but they’re still learning how they want to spend that time.  It can take a few months to feel their way into a new … Continue reading →

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Retirement: don’t recreate your old environment

Posted on January 20, 2011 by Doug Nordman

Retirement is a great opportunity to make new lifestyle choices, but proceed with caution. Most people are comfortable with the habits they’ve developed over the years, and upheaval for its own sake can be more disruptive than beneficial. Family and … Continue reading →

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