Why Retirement Still Feels Stressful—Even With Millions

From The Retirement Solution by Jon Hicks

June 9, 2026 · 12 min

About this episode

Jon Hicks discusses why retirees with substantial savings still experience anxiety about spending their money.

Why do some retirees with millions still feel anxious about spending their money? In this episode, Jon Hicks explores the psychological shift from saving to using retirement funds and why it can be harder than expected. The discussion highlights how fear, habits, and uncertainty can impact decisions, even with strong income and assets in place. Jon also outlines key considerations like understanding income sources, stress-testing a plan, and evaluating tax impact, while emphasizing the role of planning in turning savings into a structured retirement strategy.   Schedule your complimentary appointment today: RetirementSolutionShow.com   Follow us on social media: YouTube | Facebook | LinkedIn See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Host: Jon Hicks

Topics covered

retirement anxiety
financial planning
psychological shift
spending retirement funds
income sources
tax impact

Keywords

retirement
financial anxiety
spending
income sources
tax impact
planning
psychology

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