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From The Mail Buoy: Hawaii Investment Rental Properties

Author: Doug Nordman Last Updated: April 26, 2020 2 Comments

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  A reader writes: Hello Doug. I really enjoyed your interviews and what you have to say about how you got to where you are now. I am looking into financial independence as well. I had a late start, so I feel it’s going to take a while for me to get there, and it may not even be early retirement by then. The reason I am contacting you is … [Read more...] about From The Mail Buoy: Hawaii Investment Rental Properties

USAA, Victory Capital, And Schwab: Now What?!?

Author: Doug Nordman Last Updated: April 15, 2020 99 Comments

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    USAA has sold its investment businesses to Victory Capital and Schwab.  Let's analyze how that's going to affect your plans for financial independence. The sale of the Asset Management Company includes USAA’s mutual funds, exchange-traded funds, and 529 accounts. It closed in 2019 and Victory expects to finish moving the … [Read more...] about USAA, Victory Capital, And Schwab: Now What?!?

Fear And Despair In The Time Of Bear Markets

Author: Doug Nordman Last Updated: August 31, 2020 Leave a Comment

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Let’s discuss your plan for getting through a bear market and reaching financial independence. If you don’t have a plan, then by the end of this post you’ll know how to craft one. You’ll feel good about taking action and you’ll sleep better at night. You’ll cope with these situations every 5-10 years during all phases of your very long life. … [Read more...] about Fear And Despair In The Time Of Bear Markets

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