A reader writes: How do you see the utility of annuities for folks of age 55+ who are financially independent? Especially if you're genetically and physically healthy, that seems a winner if we're talking about spending a few hundred thousand dollars to generate a baseline firewall of income. Especially I guess ...
A reader writes: I was selected by the latest reduction in force board with a mandatory retirement date when I will have seven years of service as an officer and 13 prior enlisted years. (I was commissioned from the rank of E-7.) According to the latest release message, officers who serve eight years can retire ...
A reader writes: "Hey there, I’m reading your book and got a little frustrated, so I thought I’d send you an email. I’m on page 35 (and haven’t read further). Just so you know, I’m on track to financial independence and I've read all the typical blogs, MrMoneyMustache.com, Bogleheads Forum, etc… Well, you quote the ...
. A reader asks: "What is your recommendation between early retirement from active duty or a Reserve retirement? I qualify for the Temporary Early Retirement Authority if I get passed over for promotion to major. I have about a total of 16 years of active duty (10 Army commissioned, six enlisted) and about 14 ...
All right, all right, all right. Over 40 e-mails and Facebook messages on the subject. Yes, I was interviewed by USAA Magazine. They're a bunch of pros, it was fun, and I'd do it again in a heartbeat. Yeah, I was on the front page of a Yahoo video too, and I'd do that again in a heartbeat. Here's what I learned ...
We're military veterans, not financial advisors. We're trying to share what we've learned and to pay it forward – but you have to make your own decisions.
What worked for us will probably work for you, but unfortunately, we can’t guarantee it. Let us know if something’s not working for you, and we’ll try to figure out a better way... Continue Reading...
Doug Nordman