I'm 84 and drive for Uber to pay my bills. I've made some unfortunate investments, but I'm not worried about the future.

I'm 84 and drive for Uber to pay my bills. I've made some unfortunate investments, but I'm not worried about the future.

Sharon Albrecht

This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Sharon Albrecht, an 84-year-old in Reston, Virginia. Albrecht works as an Uber driver and an independent contractor for a home healthcare agency. She said she didn't plan enough for retirement and has to work to stay afloat financially. Her quotes have been edited for length and clarity.

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