Category Archives: Reviews

Book review: “Lean Body, Fat Wallet”

Posted on November 14, 2013 by Doug Nordman

Lose weight and keep it off. Save money and keep your wealth. How hard could those be?!? Each concept seems so simple, but millions of people struggle with their weight and their net worth. Even if we manage to lose … Continue reading →

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Book Review: “Give and Take”

Posted on October 10, 2013 by Doug Nordman

Ever since I retired and stopped working with a lot of people, I’ve had the time to read and learn how to be much better at working with a lot of people. I wish I’d read Adam Grant’s “Give and … Continue reading →

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Book Review: “Soldier of Finance” By Jeff Rose

Posted on August 26, 2013 by Doug Nordman

I’ve been blogging for “only” three years, and back in 2010, Jeff Rose was already several years into it. Yet even while he was building his blog and his financial-planning business (and raising a family and helping his spouse with … Continue reading →

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Book Review: “Rent vs. Own”

Posted on July 1, 2013 by Doug Nordman

When you’re striving for financial independence, does it really make sense to rent instead of owning your own home? One of the hidden costs of serving your country is relocating all over the world. The moving process is hard enough: … Continue reading →

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Book review: “The Longevity Project”

Posted on May 27, 2013 by Doug Nordman

“Come on, you [men], do you want to live forever?!?” — Marine Corps First Sergeant Daly, Belleau Wood (slightly edited for a family-friendly blog) One of the challenges of financial independence is “longevity risk”, where you ensure that your assets … Continue reading →

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