Yowch. I hope it wasn’t a huge percentage drop in the whole nest egg. It’s never fun watching it go down shortly before you need to use it.
Ever listen to this guy, Ray Lucia?
http://www.businesstalkradio.net/weekday_host/Archives/rl.shtml
He has an excellent, common-sense financial planning radio show (and a new book) that is specifically geared toward people that are about to retire.
You may enjoy it. (Then again, you may not.)
Will give it a look, thanks!