Welcome to Kiplinger's My First $1 Million series, in which we hear from people who have made $1 million. They're sharing how they did it and what they're doing with it.

This time, we hear from a married 55-year-old attorney in Rhode Island who's retired but working part-time. It took him a while to find his footing, but he credits his mom for providing the foundation that helped him get there. (Happy Mother's Day weekend to all the great moms out there!)

To learn what the millionaires featured in this series have taught us, check out the article 5 Key Insights We Learned From 50 First-Time Millionaires .

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