A study by researchers in Lucerne shows that as life expectancy rises, so does the risk that one’s savings will no longer be sufficient in old age.
According to the study, around half of today’s 65-year-old women will reach the age of 90, whilst men will reach 87.
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Anyone retiring today may have to fund their retirement for considerably longer than previous generations. A study by researchers in Lucerne shows that as life expectancy rises, so does the risk that one’s savings will no longer be sufficient in old age.
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July 6, 2026 - 12:42
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