The coming longevity gap battle
The next battlefield for the haves and have-nots won’t be money. It will be life itself. The conflict will start as more people understand that the well-off enjoy significantly longer lives than people who aren’t so fortunate. The difference in years of life is real – and it is growing. While there is little talk of it yet, it’s likely that we’ll be hearing about the “life expectancy gap” by the next presidential election. One bit of evidence can be found in President Obama’s budget: It vows to tighten how people claim their Social Security benefits…Read More
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