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4 Lessons I Learned Filing For Disability Benefits

Author: Doug Nordman Last Updated: June 27, 2018 3 Comments

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  David McCauley is back with another great post!  You can see his other post, "Surviving An Involuntary Separation", in the Related Links section below.   If you're interested in contributing at The-Military-Guide.com, please see our posting guidelines.     The waiting game of collecting disability benefits and … [Read more...] about 4 Lessons I Learned Filing For Disability Benefits

Travel While You Can

Author: Doug Nordman Last Updated: June 11, 2019 13 Comments

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We came home from our second trip of the year in late November.  Financial independence gives us the flexibility and time to travel as much or as little as we want, and we spent nearly half of 2015 away from Oahu.   In this post, I'll answer the usual reader questions about where we went and what we did, but people are also asking very perceptive … [Read more...] about Travel While You Can

Fisher House Foundation – Helping Our Military Families

Author: Doug Nordman Last Updated: February 10, 2019 Leave a Comment

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[Nords note:  I donate all of my writing revenue to military-friendly charities, including Fisher House Foundation. Please consider them for your giving plans.] So, this is my first ever blog post of any kind so take it easy on the new kid. I currently work for a web-based company that was looking for a great charity to partner with and give … [Read more...] about Fisher House Foundation – Helping Our Military Families

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

Author: Doug Nordman Last Updated: June 11, 2019 Leave a Comment

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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 interviewer has never heard of the book, and you'll use that as an opportunity to show … [Read more...] about Book Review: “Work Rules!” By Googler Laszlo Bock

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