In 1986, He Started Collecting Shopping Carts For $5.85 An Hour. Nearly 40 Years Later, He’s Still Working As A Cashier, And His 401(k) Has Grown To Over $1 Million. The Story Of Tony Barzar Has Important Lessons For Every Investor

A former Costco cashier, who began collecting shopping carts for less than $6 an hour, reportedly built a substantial retirement account. The excerpt gives no account value, time period, or investment details, so the story’s broader financial implications cannot be assessed.