Category Archives: Travel

Should You Attend FinCon, Military Influencer Conference, Camp Mustache, CampFI, and FI Chautauqua?

Posted on December 5, 2019 by Doug Nordman

Your journey to financial independence can be a little lonely if you’re doing it all by yourself. Even social media, podcasts, and videos are poor substitutes for hanging out with people who share your goals. This post will cover different … Continue reading →

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Military Space Available Travel: Tips for Flying Space-A The Navy Way

Posted on September 12, 2019 by Doug Nordman

Space A travel is one of our favorite retiree benefits! It’s the military version of ultimate travel hacking. Although most of the system is run by the Air Force’s Air Mobility Command, the Navy has a few of its own … Continue reading →

Posted in Military and Veterans Benefits, Travel | 4 Comments

From The Mail Buoy: Staying For 20 And Hacking The High Cost Of Living in Hawaii

Posted on August 15, 2019 by Doug Nordman

A reader writes: “Nords, I’m an avid reader of your website and love your Reddit replies. I’m active duty with 14 years of service.  I’m saving a considerable amount of my paycheck and investing in dividend growth stocks with a … Continue reading →

Posted in Financial Independence, Military Retirement, Money Management & Personal Finance, Travel | 4 Comments

Good News! How Our Nords Family Financial Independence Life Will Change In 2019

Posted on January 17, 2019 by Doug Nordman

2018 was quite the turbulent year for the financial independence crowd, and it’s just going to get busier in 2019. Let me cover a few highlights from last year and then give a personal update. I’m here to reassure you … Continue reading →

Posted in Financial Independence, Investing & TSP, Military Retirement, Money Management & Personal Finance, Travel, What Do You DO All Day?!? | 10 Comments

One Last Post Before The Pro Bowl Presented By USAA

Posted on January 30, 2016 by Doug Nordman

Short bonus post today: the runup to the Pro Bowl continues. Thursday’s pre-game event was “Marine For A Day” up at Kaneohe. I can’t show it any better than this NFL player getting to try on a set of explosive … Continue reading →

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