After Tamara Ponzo Brattoli's son Anthony died in 2018, she continued teaching but transitioned to working at Costco.
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- Tamara Ponzo Brattoli's retirement plans changed after her son's sudden death in 2018.
- Brattoli took a job at Costco to pay her bills, but she worries about her financial future.
- Many older Americans face financial struggles after losing loved ones, which affects their retirement.
Tamara Ponzo Brattoli, 57, was set on retiring comfortably in her 60s.