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Our Story: How to Avoid the Pitfalls of Financial Ruin and live Happily Ever After!

Author: Doug Nordman Last Updated: December 16, 2018 11 Comments

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[This post is brought to you by David Pere of the site "From Money To Millionaire", and he's another enthusiastic surfer!  We've paddled out at Oahu's White Plains Beach a few times. If you're interested in contributing at The-Military-Guide.com, please see our posting guidelines .] The Beginning (Bio) I grew up in the Midwest, the son of an … [Read more...] about Our Story: How to Avoid the Pitfalls of Financial Ruin and live Happily Ever After!

Go Ahead, Buy a home when you leave Active Duty*

Author: Eddie Wills Last Updated: December 16, 2018 8 Comments

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This is a friendly rebuttal to Nords’ recent post Don’t Buy a Home as you Leave Active Duty. The GubMints family has lived in the same North San Diego home we bought back in 2000, 4 months after leaving Active Duty. I’m here to show you that you CAN make it happen, but not without sacrifice. Post Length: ~ 1750 Words Bottom Line Up Front (BLUF): … [Read more...] about Go Ahead, Buy a home when you leave Active Duty*

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