What to Do When the Market Drops: A Retiree's Life Guide

What to Do When the Market Drops: A Retiree's Life Guide

Bill Bergfeld
Published on: 10/10/2026

Market down and your stomach in knots? Here are five calm, practical things retirees can do today that have nothing to do with your portfolio.

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Retired Couples and Money Anxiety: A Kitchen-Table Guide

Retired Couples and Money Anxiety: A Kitchen-Table Guide

Bill Bergfeld
Published on: 08/10/2026

When one spouse checks the balance and the other looks away, fear can strain a marriage. Here's how retired couples can talk about it kindly.

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Retirement Market Anxiety: Why a Down Day Feels So Personal

Retirement Market Anxiety: Why a Down Day Feels So Personal

Bill Bergfeld
Published on: 06/10/2026

Why does a market drop hit retirees so hard? It isn't just the money. Learn what the number on your screen is really standing in for.

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What If You Outlive Your Retirement Savings?

What If You Outlive Your Retirement Savings?

Bill Bergfeld
Published on: 19/07/2026

Worried your retirement savings may not last? Learn how to update your plan, create flexible income, and replace financial fear with confidence.

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