No one has a crystal ball. But financial planning would be a whole lot easier if you had a reasonable idea of how long you're likely to live. And if you're planning as a couple, it is especially helpful to know your longevity possibilities. It might be a lot longer than you think.
The United States now has 70,000 people over 100 -- twice as many as 20 years ago, according to U.S. Census Bureau data. By 2050, the number of Americans over 65 is projected to reach 84 million, almost double what it was in 2012, according to a report by Bank Investment Consultant. You could be one of them!
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