Your bank balance could predict your lifespan - here’s why it matters for retirement
Published on: Oct. 17, 2025, 7:37 p.m. | Source: The Economic Times
New research highlights how wealth significantly impacts life expectancy, with lower earners dying nine years earlier on average. Financial advisors are urged to consider this crucial factor, alongside others like health and mindset, when crafting retirement plans. While precise predictions are impossible, a conservative approach guards against outliving savings, a greater risk than leaving excess funds.
