A person's age is one of the best predictors of how much longer they are likely to live. This is the main idea behind life expectancy. Life expectancy is a statistical measure of how long a person is ...

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the average life expectancy was 75.8 years for males, 81.1 years for females, and the average for both sexes is 78.4 years in 2023. 1 ...

Underestimating your lifespan can lead to saving too little and retiring too soon. Here's how longevity literacy can help you plan more effectively. Vikki Velasquez is a researcher and writer who has ...