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

Doug Nordman

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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 ...

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

Eddie Wills

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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 ...

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Don’t Buy A Home When You Leave Active Duty

Doug Nordman

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Over three years ago, I suggested that buying a home on active duty is setting yourself up for financial failure. That post has aged exceptionally well, and now it’s time to double down. Don’t buy a home as you leave active duty, either. You’re setting yourself up for more financial failure and a heartache with ...

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USAA Answers Your Insurance And Financial Questions

Doug Nordman

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This was the best conference yet! For those who are just joining us, last month I polled people's questions about USAA's insurance and financial programs. I brought those issues to the Digital Military Experience with USAA's Communications team, other program managers, and several executives. But first, it's ...

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Three Rules of Thumb for Buying a House (in the Military)

Forrest Baumhover

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I wrote this article a couple of months ago, which you can find here.  However, I've made some changes, because there are some things you should consider when buying a house in the military. The largest purchase most people will make in their lifetime is their home. It’s also the longest-lasting purchase most ...

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The Real Estate Industry Insurgency

Doug Nordman

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    Most great businesses solve a big problem. SoloPro began the day I decided to break into my own house. Well, it technically wasn’t my house (yet) and the vacant house’s back door was easily opened (it is now much more secured). But as an experienced home buyer I knew that using a buyer’s agent ...

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