How long might I live in retirement? New data still suggests that people in their 40s or older should test their retirement plans for a likely lifespan of 25 to 30 years after age 65. Continue reading
Longevity
New Zealand mortality update 2024
New Zealand mortality at older ages improved in 2024. Normal trends have resumed after Covid-19. But not all is well. Continue reading
New Zealand mortality after four pandemic years
New Zealand was well known in the early years of the Covid-19 pandemic for having few related deaths while other countries suffered heavy loss of life. Some thought that there would be a ‘catch up’ so that total excess deaths would end up similar to those in other countries. There wasn’t. New Zealand remains an outstanding example of saving lives.
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