Yes I retired early from Education in 2018. Surprisingly even with reduced income my bank accounts and stocks rose steadily until the COVID/Biden twin disasters.
So from pensions I had steady but in no way generous income. I have flipped wrecked cars but that has been very minor profits once costs are calculated. Yet my saving accumulated steadily—or DID under Trump.
Not anymore, I still get the same income as 3 years ago. My accounts now have basically frozen and I’d say we spend even less. Inflation is like a family thief, you don’t even notice it but it quietly steals from you every time you let your guard down or look away for a second.