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(Bloomberg) — How old is too old to lead?
The retirement of Pope Benedict XVI, the first such abdication in almost six centuries, may force aging lions from politics, academia and business to confront that painful question. For the legions of leaders well into their 80s and beyond, the evidence isn’t encouraging.
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Within 10 years, millions of baby boomers will be facing financial and health-related challenges in retirement.
As happens when the tech industry gets involved, hype surrounds the claims that artificial intelligence will help patients and even replace some doctors.
Retirement investors should ensure that their portfolios can withstand rising interest rates, inflation and recessions.
They are working at ages when their mothers were retired. Expect the trend to continue, experts say.
