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 ...
A group of Army O-3s will finally be paid the pensions they've earned. However, their story is also a cautionary example of why you should be saving and investing for financial independence. Last month the Army announced that this blog helped a few officers keep their pensions. Well, sure, the press release ...
A reader asks some very good questions: "I came across your book and am interested in purchasing it, but I have a few questions. I'm an E-6. I'm married, with no children, and currently only have a retirement savings account via TSP. Is is realistic to assume that someone in my situation can read your book, apply ...
I read another good question on a Linkedin group: I am a Marine O-4 who has been passed for promotion and is looking for some advice on early retirement. I will have 17 years of active duty by the time I am eligible for the early retirement next year. I am a pilot with experience in operations and ...
Long post today: I have 2400 words of real-life examples for a reader's question. When I started thinking about a book, I wasn't writing "just another job-search manual". I wanted to talk about early retirement and frankly, I was scared of the competition from other career-transition authors. However, I get ...
"The Military Guide" blog has reached 100 posts! Thanks to everyone who's read and commented over the last eight months. I think my military skills & discipline will keep this going for another year or five, so tell your friends! On with today's post: One of my shipmates mentioned a few weeks ago that ...
We're military veterans, not financial advisors. We're trying to share what we've learned and to pay it forward – but you have to make your own decisions.
What worked for us will probably work for you, but unfortunately, we can’t guarantee it. Let us know if something’s not working for you, and we’ll try to figure out a better way... Continue Reading...
Doug Nordman