Book Reviews

Financial Caregiving: Are You Ready?

Author: Doug Nordman Last Updated: January 9, 2021 2 Comments

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My father passed away three years ago. That realization still sneaks up on me (and maybe smacks me on the back of the head) every time I clean out a file box or organize the family photos. Another way to deal with grief is talking about it. This month I’ve shared my lessons learned in a very short video interview. … [Read more...] about Financial Caregiving: Are You Ready?

The “What’s Up Next?” Podcast: “Looking Out For Mom And Dad”

Author: Doug Nordman Last Updated: February 16, 2020 2 Comments

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A few months ago I joined Doc G and Paul Thompson of the What’s Up Next? podcast for a panel discussion about a family financial problem: How do you look out for your parents when you don’t know anything about their finances or their wishes? Our panel included Cameron Huddleston, whose book “Mom And Dad, We Need to Talk” has … [Read more...] about The “What’s Up Next?” Podcast: “Looking Out For Mom And Dad”

Raising Your Money-Savvy Family For Next Generation Financial Independence

Author: Doug Nordman Last Updated: August 31, 2020 2 Comments

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It’s coming in spring on 8 September 2020: the book you’ve asked for about teaching your kids how to manage their money. My daughter Carol and I recently signed a book contract with ChooseFI Media to publish “Raising Your Money-Savvy Family For Next Generation Financial Independence.” It’s written from your questions asked at financial … [Read more...] about Raising Your Money-Savvy Family For Next Generation Financial Independence

The Best Books I’ve Read This Year (So Far)

Author: Doug Nordman Last Updated: April 30, 2021 5 Comments

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I’ve read a number of outstanding educational and fun books this year about financial independence, and if I saved this post for December then it’d be four times as long. I’ll write this one now and follow up with another post later this year. This list has been updated in May 2021. As many of you know, I read a lot. No, seriously, A. Lot. I … [Read more...] about The Best Books I’ve Read This Year (So Far)

Camp Mustache 4 Encore (And A Free Book!)

Author: Doug Nordman Last Updated: December 16, 2018 3 Comments

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[Nords note: My spouse and I are still on Mainland slow travel, and we'll head back to Oahu in mid-July. Maybe we'll see you at a military Space A passenger terminal!] We spent another Memorial Day weekend at the Rainbow Lodge in the bustling megalopolis of North Bend, WA. (Snarkasm! It's a lovely little town.) This was my … [Read more...] about Camp Mustache 4 Encore (And A Free Book!)

The 5 Best Personal Finance Books I’ve Read All Year

Author: Doug Nordman Last Updated: May 16, 2019 6 Comments

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I’m a voracious reader. I was that six-year-old kid you saw staggering out of the public library with a two-foot stack of books, and 50 years later I’m still doing it. Over the first 45 years of my life, I accumulated over 3000 paperbacks, which made me a fun guy to be around during military household goods moves. Hawaii’s tropical climate (and … [Read more...] about The 5 Best Personal Finance Books I’ve Read All Year

Book Review: “Smarter Faster Better” by Charles Duhigg

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

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I've been home from travel for almost four months, and I'm finally catching up on my reading. I still have a pile of books that I picked up from FinCon15 (six months ago!), and I'm steadily working my way through them. I'll probably finish just before FinCon16. But then (shameless name dropping) Charles Duhigg e-mailed me. Yeah, the … [Read more...] about Book Review: “Smarter Faster Better” by Charles Duhigg

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

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

Book Review: Energize Your Retirement (!)

Author: Doug Nordman Last Updated: June 12, 2019 3 Comments

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One of the tropes of financial independence is the perpetual question about leaving the workforce: "But... but... but what will I do all day?!?" It's by far the most popular question. Oddly enough, it answers itself. When you're saving and investing, you're worried about decades of inflation and rising healthcare expenses. You might even be … [Read more...] about Book Review: Energize Your Retirement (!)

Book Review: #MoneyChat THE BOOK

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

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Yep, that's the title: with hashtag. Have you ever noticed how you and your friends talk about money? Some people will perpetually complain about not having enough, or needing to borrow more, or avoiding bill collectors. They're stressed out about their financial problems and worried about their debt. Others have grown up with few money … [Read more...] about Book Review: #MoneyChat THE BOOK