Category Archives: Reviews

The 5 Best Personal Finance Books I’ve Read All Year

Posted on December 23, 2016 by Doug Nordman

I’m a voracious reader. I was that six-year-old kid you saw staggering out of the public library with a two-foot stack of books, and 50 years later I’m still doing it. Over the first 45 years of my life, I … Continue reading →

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Book Review: “Smarter Faster Better” by Charles Duhigg

Posted on March 24, 2016 by Doug Nordman

I’ve been home from travel for almost four months, and I’m finally catching up on my reading. I still have a pile of books that I picked up from FinCon15 (six months ago!), and I’m steadily working my way through … Continue reading →

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Book Review: “Work Rules!” By Googler Laszlo Bock

Posted on December 3, 2015 by Doug Nordman

When you’re starting your bridge career after the military, “Work Rules!” can help you ask a few questions during your interviews. You’ll be encouraged if the interviewer notes that their company is considering the book’s ideas. You’ll be disappointed if the … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Energize Your Retirement (!)

Posted on February 19, 2015 by Doug Nordman

One of the tropes of financial independence is the perpetual question about leaving the workforce: “But… but… but what will I do all day?!?” It’s by far the most popular question. Oddly enough, it answers itself. When you’re saving and … Continue reading →

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Book Review: #MoneyChat THE BOOK

Posted on January 29, 2015 by Doug Nordman

Yep, that’s the title: with hashtag. Have you ever noticed how you and your friends talk about money? Some people will perpetually complain about not having enough, or needing to borrow more, or avoiding bill collectors. They’re stressed out about … Continue reading →

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