Author: Accidentally Retired

You Don’t Need Multiple Income Streams to Build Wealth

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

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