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Longevity research challenges traditional retirement age, wealth transfer timelines

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New research suggests that the traditional retirement age of 65 is becoming obsolete due to increasing human longevity, with some experts predicting lifespans of up to 130 years. A Longevity Preparedness Index developed by MIT AgeLab and John Hancock Financial indicates that Americans are currently ill-prepared for extended lifespans, scoring a 'D' on readiness. This prolonged life expectancy could significantly alter the expected timeline and scale of wealth transfer from Baby Boomers to younger generations, as individuals may experience multiple retirement stages and require new societal and economic frameworks. AI

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  1. Fortune TIER_1 English(EN) · Nick Lichtenberg ·

    ‘The real generation gap is about expectations’: What happens to retirement if we live to 130?

    The MIT AgeLab's Joe Coughlin isn't sold on the Great Wealth Transfer. "For all the kids waiting for that great check in the sky, don’t hold your breath.”

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