State of the Blog in 2026
Happy New Year! As we begin 2026, here is the state of the blog:
Traffic
All time, we are at 2.3 million page views from 842,700 visitors. As you can see, traffic seems to have been steady for the last 6 years:
Here is where people viewed from in 2025:
Financial Statement
Although I have an MBA, I can’t seem to run a business as for the 11th year in a row I’ve lost money! The site cost me $129 to run, and I don’t make any money on it or run ads anywhere, which has saved me numerous times!
Top Posts and Pages in 2025
I had 775 posts in 2025, but here are the most popular posts and pages in 2025:
- Getting Retirement Credit for HPSP in the Reserves
- Joel Schofer’s Promo Prep
- Useful Documents
- Joel Schofer’s FITREP Prep
- The Wealthy Captain
Thanks for a fun 2025! And just in case you were wondering, the plan is to continue this even after I retire.
Joel Schofer's Career Planning Blog 
January 1, 2026 at 10:52
After 24,yrs of service, I retire next month. This blog has been an invaluable resource for me. I have referred so many shipmates to your website. I can’t thank you enough for all of the time and effort you have put into this website. Your posts have helped me and others immensely. I am happy to hear you plan to continue posting after your retirement as I would like to continue to read your posts after I retire! Thank you and Bravo Zulu Captain Schofer.
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January 1, 2026 at 14:21
Glad I could help, and thanks for your 24 years of service to our country!
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January 1, 2026 at 18:37
Great resource for many years now. Thank you Force Multiplier!
Best wishes to you and your family during your transition in 2026.
Jason Blitz
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