You Only Need One Income Stream. Just ONE. **Updated April 24, 2026** Yep that’s right. I said it. You only need the ONE. And don’t get me wrong. I’m not against multiple income streams. In fact, I built my entire career with a side hustle that grew into a full-time job, followed by another side… Continue reading You Don’t Need Multiple Income Streams to Build Wealth
Author: Accidentally Retired
The Mansion Next Door
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
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