Retirement confidence is shrinking for millions of Americans — even for people who have spent decades saving and investing responsibly. In this episode of MasterPlan, we explore why so many people approaching retirement still feel anxious about the future, even after building substantial nest eggs. Because retirement fear usually isn’t just about numbers. It’s about uncertainty. Inflation, market volatility, healthcare costs, taxes, longevity, Social Security concerns, and the fear of outliving your money have created a level of financial anxiety many retirees have never experienced before. And for a lot of people, simply “having investments” does not automatically create confidence. We talk through why retirement planning is as much psychological as it is financial — and why clarity, guaranteed income, liquidity, and having an actual written plan can dramatically change the way people experience retirement.

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