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The 1980s-2000s: How I Wish I’d Invested Back Then

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My spouse and I were not brilliant investors. We made the typical dumb mistakes of our 20s and 30s and we paid ridiculously large fees along the way to financial independence, but a high savings rate overcame all of those errors. Your FI journey will be better (and cheaper!) than ours, but the math is the same. Focus on the factors within your … [Read more...] about The 1980s-2000s: How I Wish I’d Invested Back Then

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

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I’ve read several outstanding educational 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. As many of you know, I read a lot. No, seriously, A. Lot. I go through over a hundred books a year (print and … [Read more...] about The Best Books I’ve Read This Year (So Far)

Will Your Retirement Plan Handle Long-Term Care Needs? How Your Genome Impacts Disability, Caregiving, And Estate Planning

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Will your retirement plan stand up to long-term care needs? Do you have an estate plan in place? These are topics that few of us want to discuss. However, they are extremely important to your family's long-term stability. Today, we’ll discuss some important considerations for your long-term financial stability— and how you can take action … [Read more...] about Will Your Retirement Plan Handle Long-Term Care Needs? How Your Genome Impacts Disability, Caregiving, And Estate Planning

3 Easy Steps To Financial Freedom From A Dual Military Family Of Five

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[This post is brought to you by Annabel Monroe. If you're interested in contributing at The-Military-Guide.com, please see our posting guidelines.] Alright, alright - I said easy steps and it’s true. The steps are simple enough, but it takes discipline and determination to get there. We are a dual active duty Air Force couple, real estate … [Read more...] about 3 Easy Steps To Financial Freedom From A Dual Military Family Of Five

VA Loan Guide – What You Need to Know About Buying a Home with a VA Loan

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The VA Loan Guaranty program was created during World War II to help military members veterans purchase a home. The program makes it easier for qualifying military members and veterans to purchase or refinance a home using a loan that is guaranteed by the Department of Veterans Affairs. Since World War II, the VA has helped over 18 million … [Read more...] about VA Loan Guide – What You Need to Know About Buying a Home with a VA Loan

“How the FINRA Foundation Military Spouse AFC® Fellowship (and Fate) Found Me”

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    [This post is brought to you by Alecia D. Blair, M.S., AFC®. If you're interested in contributing at The-Military-Guide.com, please see our posting guidelines.]     About six months after having my second child I found myself eager to return to work. It was summer in beautiful Upstate New York. Fort Drum, … [Read more...] about “How the FINRA Foundation Military Spouse AFC® Fellowship (and Fate) Found Me”

Our Retirement – The Spending Smile Of Financial Independence

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Disclosure: This article is part of the Life Uninterrupted campaign sponsored by USAA. The #LifeUninterrupted campaign is designed to help future retirees learn how they can transition into retirement without worrying about financial interruptions. You can receive a free, no-obligation retirement review today by calling USAA. Note: We are … [Read more...] about Our Retirement – The Spending Smile Of Financial Independence

Military Burial Benefits – How to Apply for Military Funeral Honors

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The average funeral costs somewhere between $7,000 and $9,000 when accounting for all costs. Sadly, at some point in our lives, this will become relevant to all of us. However, as a military member or veteran, you are eligible for military burial benefits when you pass away. In some cases, your spouse or dependents may also be eligible for burial … [Read more...] about Military Burial Benefits – How to Apply for Military Funeral Honors

Good News! How Our Nords Family Financial Independence Life Will Change In 2019

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2018 was quite the turbulent year for the financial independence crowd, and it’s just going to get busier in 2019. Let me cover a few highlights from last year and then give a personal update. I’m here to reassure you that financial independence is sustainable and life is good.  At the end of the post, I’ll share a few more personal details from … [Read more...] about Good News! How Our Nords Family Financial Independence Life Will Change In 2019

USAA And The Final Month To Opt In To The Military Blended Retirement System

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Here’s the latest information and tools to make your military Blended Retirement System decision-- and a new way to think about your career and your choices. [Note: I'm participating in Kate Horrell’s #BRSBlitz initiative. I’m not compensated by USAA for this campaign and you won’t see any FTC disclosures like “#USAAPartner”, "#ad”, or … [Read more...] about USAA And The Final Month To Opt In To The Military Blended Retirement System