Category Archives: Military Retirement

Stay For 30 Or Retire At 27?

Posted on April 30, 2015 by Doug Nordman

Last month I had a 2400-word e-mail conversation about financial independence. A reader asked: “I’m on active duty and struggling with the idea of getting out at 27 years to start a bridge career. If I wait three more years … Continue reading →

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Lifestyles In Retirement: 90 Days In Spain

Posted on March 5, 2015 by Doug Nordman

We’ve been enjoying life in Andalusia for the last six weeks. My spouse and I have been financially independent for nearly 15 years and now we’re in our early 50s. When I retired from the military in 2002, our daughter … Continue reading →

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One More Year Syndrome

Posted on October 23, 2014 by Doug Nordman

Many of my posts on financial independence come from reader questions. I answer roughly five e-mails or Facebook queries for every post that you see here. I’m not just recycling my keyboard wisdom into the blog, although that efficiency appeals … Continue reading →

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Eight Reasons Not To Worry About Military Retirement

Posted on September 4, 2014 by Doug Nordman

A new military retiree asked a very good question on a financial independence forum: I am going through a big life transition where I’m taking about a 60% cut in pay. Fortunately, it is a military pension and my monthly … Continue reading →

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Can I Count On A Military Pension?

Posted on March 6, 2014 by Doug Nordman

A reader asks: “Thank you for your words of wisdom in your blog and being a source of motivation. I have a quick question and I would appreciate your advice. I have 18.5 years towards my military retirement and plan … Continue reading →

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