Shocking Truth from My 70-Year-Old Coworker Changed My Retirement Plans! 😱

I always thought I was doing enough for retirement by putting 4% into my 401K and getting the employer match. At 30, I figured I had plenty of time to save more later. I even considered selling my house to a family member and renting for a while, thinking it would all work out. Then I met Linda, my new coworker, who is 70 and still working. I assumed she just liked her job, but she told me she has to work because Social Security doesn't cover her rent or living expenses. She shared how cheap things were when she was young and how she never imagined life would get this expensive. Linda also mentioned struggling to find work because of her age. Hearing her story really scared me. I'm single too, with no plans for marriage or kids, and now I'm worried about my own future. I’ve scheduled an appointment to increase my retirement contributions and open a Roth IRA. Has anyone else faced this kind of wake-up call? How do you plan for a secure future? I could really use some advice. 😔 #Communication skills #JobCareer #RetirementPlanning