77: Doug Nordman is the author of "The Military Guide To Financial Independence and Retirement" and the founder of The-Military-Guide.com. He reached financial independence and retired from the U.S. Navy's submarine force in 2002 at the age of 41. He shows servicemembers, veterans, and their families how to save and invest for their own financial independence and retire on their terms. He's also an accredited investor with Hawaii Angels and Blue Startups, and has seen several hundred pitches from entrepreneurs. Military experience is a fantastic foundation for starting your business.