The Retirement Smith offers tips on reducing anxiety through planning, automation, and emergency funds FREDERICKSBURG, Va. (November 17, 2025) – There’s no denying that most Americans are struggling financially in some form right now, due to the rising costs of goods and services, and salaries that haven’t kept pace. Add to that the struggle that the holidays are upon us, and it’s easy to see that stress and anxiety are going to take over even more. For those who are paying attention, it’s clear that financial stress has become the new health crisis facing the nation. The good news is that there are steps that can be taken to address the issue…