People want to live to 100. Can they afford to?

By Alyssa Place, This is my expertise
Published 3 Min Read

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Employees are hoping to make the most of their time after leaving the workforce. Being able to fund decades without income is a different matter. 

According to a survey by Corebridge Financial, 54% of individuals hope to live until 100. Yet long lives equate to a sizable amount of savings needed to sustain an individual’s health, as well as their long-term living expenses. However, less than a quarter of people believe they have enough retirement savings to last as long as they need it, and 66% actually fear running out of money more than they fear dying. 

Alyssa Place
Editor-in-chief

Alyssa Place is the editor-in-chief of Employee Benefit News and has been with the team since 2019. Her work covers mental health, DEI, women at work, financial wellness, retirement and workplace … Read full bio


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