Our neighborhood is fairly new…it’s one of those built by a national homebuilder with multiple price points in mind. There are entry-level homes, mid-tier homes, upper-tier homes, and mansions…yes, mansions. Each type has its own subdivision within the development, and it was clearly developed with buyers from all walks of life in mind. I was… Continue reading The Mansion Next Door
Author: Accidentally Retired
Cash Management in Early Retirement
**Updated April 10th, 2026** Cash management in early retirement has turned out to be a rather stressful endeavor. When I first negotiated my severance and left corporate America, it was easy to know that I still had money coming in for a while. But eventually, the gravy train runs dry, and then I was left… Continue reading Cash Management in Early Retirement
What Does It Take To Be In The Top 1%? Hint: It’s Not JUST Wealth
**Updated – April 2, 2026** I was in South Florida this past week, driving along A1A, a scenic highway that stretches along the east coast of Florida parallel to the Atlantic Ocean. Depending upon where you are on A1A, you’ll drive past boutique hotels, condos, mini-mansions, and mega-mansions. The mega-mansions stretch on for miles. It… Continue reading What Does It Take To Be In The Top 1%? Hint: It’s Not JUST Wealth
Rebalancing your Portfolio with an Asset Allocation Spreadsheet
NOTE: This is not investing advice, nor should be taken as such. The Asset Allocation Spreadsheet is simply a tool for DIY rebalancing! After becoming Accidentally Retired, I was fed up with my Financial Advisor and decided to fire him. I was now a DIY investor! But there is one thing that every DIY Investor… Continue reading Rebalancing your Portfolio with an Asset Allocation Spreadsheet
Time to FIRE Spreadsheet 2026 (Template for Google Sheets & Excel)
There are many amazing retirement simulators out there like Empower’s and CFIREsim. THIS IS NOT ONE OF THEM. But that is the point. In my Time to FI Spreadsheet, you plug in a few things and you’re done! It’ll give you a general idea of your “Time to FI” and you can begin to eye… Continue reading Time to FIRE Spreadsheet 2026 (Template for Google Sheets & Excel)