I love helping Starbucks partners build financial security

I have been a partner since May 2014, and I am currently contributing 10% of my salary to my 401(k). This year, my goal is to start my savings account through Starbucks.  

I was fortunate to have a mentor early in my career who taught me the fundamentals of financial stability and how to plan wisely for retirement. Compounded interest, supplemental income and IRAs were all new to me at the time, and it made my head spin. But those lessons stuck. Now, I want to be remembered for helping partners understand how to use their financial benefits from Starbucks to build real security for themselves.  

My advice is simple: start young. 

I love Bean Stock and make sure my partners know how to accept the grant every November. We are owners of this business! I have used this benefit myself. I sold stock and was able to gift my son money for his wedding. I also bought a brand new air conditioning unit. Living in Florida, that was a huge win for my monthly budget. 

Starbucks has amazing benefits, 401(k) matching up to 5%, Stock Investment Plan (SIP), a savings program matching contributions up to $250 and reimbursement for $5,000. When I sit down with newly hired partners,  I make sure to highlight all the amazing benefits we offer and how to get started. I also always follow up at the 90-day check-in to see if I can answer any questions.