Is a slowdown of life expectancy gains really something to worry about, or is it only to be anticipated now that lives are so long?
Author: Alison O'Connell
Life expectancy worries – in some places
In some countries, life expectancy improvements are now not just slowing down, but for some groups within national populations, stalling and even going backwards. This post confirms New Zealand has fared better than Australia, and both are in a better position than Great Britain (GB).
Retirement income policy reform: start with values, not cost
Superannuation is not just a cost problem. We should recognise that people hold strong views on the social value of retirement income and want stability, not reform.