Benefit Connection Podcast

Episode #26 - When Retirement Gets Real: One Teacher’s Countdown

Join us for a candid, real-world conversation with teacher Kristin Buschjost, who knows what retirement planning feels like in the middle of an active career.

Kristin shares how a career change prompted her to focus on her future. Hear the practical steps that helped her shift from “I’ll figure this out someday” to confident, informed planning. Whether you’re early in your career or well into the middle stretch, Kristin’s story offers motivation and useful tips for making the most of your PSRS/PEERS retirement.

Disclaimer: The opinions expressed in this podcast do not necessarily reflect the views of the Public School and Education Employee Retirement Systems of Missouri. Any examples used are for demonstrative purposes and are not designed to be member specific. This podcast is intended to serve as a resource and is not a substitute for the law. If differences are stated between this podcast and the law, the law must prevail.