How do I stop my mail to stop asking for password?

I have several email accounts setup in my apple mail and frequently the notification voice tells me that my mail needs attention. The password is correct so I select continue and my mail downloads. So, I have two issues...
1 - Why do I keep getting requests for my password if they are correct?
2 - How do I turn the voice off that says "Excuse me, but your mail needs attention." He started talking right in the middle of a meeting and it's driving me bonkers.
Thanks!

I've seen this with iOS updates the fix is you simply just reset the voicemail password and then enter it on the phone. You don't need to actually setup the voice mail box in order to use it.

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