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How to Become a Spy Without Leaving the Corporate World

Author: The Military Guide Last Updated: June 27, 2018 Leave a Comment

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Everyone wants to be James Bond — using logic, charisma, and fancy gadgets to overcome terrorists and crime syndicates around the world — but the life of a spy isn’t nearly as glamorous as the movies make it. Spies must be nameless and faceless, able to blend into diverse situations without suspicion. More often than not, spies work solo in foreign … [Read more...] about How to Become a Spy Without Leaving the Corporate World

Making The Transition: Federal Civil Service

Author: Doug Nordman Last Updated: August 6, 2019 1 Comment

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This post is brought to you by John, a fellow submarine veteran who used his military skills to make a successful transition to a similar career in the federal civil service. (If you're interested in contributing at The-Military-Guide.com, please see our posting guidelines. John noticed my submarine commentary at the MrMoneyMustache … [Read more...] about Making The Transition: Federal Civil Service

Why All Nurses Should Consider the Military First

Modern nurses are independent, adept, and highly educated health care providers who can accurately diagnose, treat, and otherwise provide care for a wide range of medical issues. There are a few places where nurses remain highly revered medical professionals, and one of the most prestigious is the United States Armed Forces. Here, nurses are … [Read more...] about Why All Nurses Should Consider the Military First

How Do You Survive A Stock Market Crash?

Author: Doug Nordman Last Updated: March 5, 2019 1 Comment

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A reader writes: "Hi Nords, I have some fears about a market crash that would derail early retirement. If I retire now in my late 40s, it would be near impossible to get my job back in my line of work. It's almost easier to retire even earlier... Because then one would not be too old to re-enter the workplace. You're right about extreme early … [Read more...] about How Do You Survive A Stock Market Crash?

Being Smart About Investing In Education

Author: The Military Guide Last Updated: June 27, 2018 2 Comments

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Educational choices can be as complex and as important as investment choices however they are often not treated with the same attention to detail. Education is an investment whether or not a student is personally paying for the cost of tuition. A student is investing their time in addition to the cost of tuition. This time is valuable not only … [Read more...] about Being Smart About Investing In Education

7 High-Earning Jobs Perfect for Post-Military Vets

The military produces highly proficient, highly educated, and overall high quality professionals, which is why so many diverse fields clamor for military veterans finished with service. With the world at their feet, vets can put their skills and knowledge to the test in some of the best careers in America. Of course, we want our vets to succeed … [Read more...] about 7 High-Earning Jobs Perfect for Post-Military Vets

“The Military Guide” Sales Update (The GSA Schedule Rocks!)

Author: Doug Nordman Last Updated: February 10, 2019 2 Comments

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This update took a few extra months to put together. It's even more outdated than usual. When I talk about book sales with my writing friends, I get confused looks and pitying smiles. Most of them have self-published their manuscripts as eBooks, or used a service like Amazon's CreateSpace for both hardcopy and eBooks. They can see their sales … [Read more...] about “The Military Guide” Sales Update (The GSA Schedule Rocks!)

How to Avoid Dipping Into Retirement Funds Post-Military

Because the military looks after its own with generous allowances for living, moving, travel, and more, most active personnel can afford to build a healthy retirement fund while they are completing their service. However, once their military commitment ends and the costs of life start adding up, plenty of post-military veterans are tempted to … [Read more...] about How to Avoid Dipping Into Retirement Funds Post-Military

Education And The Disabled Veteran

Author: Doug Nordman Last Updated: June 12, 2019 Leave a Comment

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Army veteran James Hinton is back with another great post-- this time it's practical advice on handling your education after the military! (If you're interested in contributing at The-Military-Guide.com, please see our posting guidelines.) When I left the military owing to disability I found myself in a bit of a fix. Though I had my army … [Read more...] about Education And The Disabled Veteran