I'm 93 and retired 20 years ago with $130,000. Despite deaths and new roommates, life keeps getting better

Leila Lieberman, 93, not pictured, retired on limited savings.

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• Leila Lieberman, 93, retired on a tight budget and still lives with a roommate in Manhattan.
• She worked as a counselor in Illinois and New York, earning a modest income.
• Despite financial challenges, she's found peace of mind knowing she has people close to her.

Leila Lieberman, 93, retired over two decades ago on a tight budget after working for years as a counselor.