Financing longer retirements2 of 9Americans are living longer. At age 65, a woman can expect to live an average of 19 more years; men will live an average of 16 more years. Those are just averages, meaning many of us will live much longer -- and average longevity is projected to keep rising in the decades ahead. This makes it more difficult than ever to finance retirement from the traditional age of 65 -- or younger. Related Articles:Collecting Social Security5 Social Security factsBuild a secure retirementBoomer's IRA dilemmaRelated Links:Planning your lifeLeaving money to heirsTarget-date funds a trap?Take control of 401(k) advertisement
Americans are living longer. At age 65, a woman can expect to live an average of 19 more years; men will live an average of 16 more years. Those are just averages, meaning many of us will live much longer -- and average longevity is projected to keep rising in the decades ahead. This makes it more difficult than ever to finance retirement from the traditional age of 65 -- or younger.
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