DemographicsThe wisdom yearsContrary to the “don’t ask, don’t tell” policy of many a woman on questions of age, active agers show how – despite its challenges – aging can be a celebration of life.
InvestingWhere to invest in a low-yield world?Institutional investors are feeling the investment pain in this era of financial repression. Where can they turn to for higher yields?
SavingsConference Call: AdequacyThe question of adequacy is gaining relevance as policy makers focus on redesigning social systems. The notion of adequacy itself, however, lends itself to debate. In this conference call, Jack VanDerhei of the EBRI, Pablo Antolín-Nicolás of the OECD and Renate Finke of Allianz discuss how to treat this elusive concept.
SavingsRetirement repressionThe adequacy of a pension income is not set in stone at the end of a working life.
SavingsThe art of spendingA look at the Eurostat figures reveals surprising things about the spending habits of European retirees and draws into question the method used to calculate the cost of living for the elderly.
Social SecurityMind the gapPressure on pension systems is forcing governments to rethink their pension policies. To avoid an income gap for future retirees, policy-makers must address sustainability and find useful definitions of adequacy.
DemographicsThe long goodbyeDementia is one of the largest drivers of age-related healthcare costs worldwide. Even so, few countries are prepared for its economic effects.