A professor said her son's death put her retirement plans in flux. Working at Costco got her life back on track.
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Brattoli's retirement plans unraveled after her son’s untimely death, altering her financial landscape and propelling her into the workforce at Costco to make ends meet.
Following her son’s death, Brattoli faced grief and financial anxiety, leading her to retire early from teaching and take a job to alleviate burdens.
Despite working at Costco, Brattoli expresses concern over her pension's ability to withstand inflation, emphasizing the need for better financial guidance after personal tragedy.
"I regret not maximizing my options during that awful time. I needed better help to make decisions but did not know where to turn..." says Brattoli.
Read at Business Insider
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