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6 February 2019

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How long will my pension need to last?

People are living longer. On average, people aged 55 today will live to their mid-to-late 80s. Around 1 in 10 men and 1 in 5 women this age will live to 100. It's important to take life expectancy into account when planning for your retirement.

Ben Faulkner
Ben Faulkner,

Marketing Director

People are living longer. On average, people aged 55 today will live to their mid-to-late 80s. Around 1 in 10 men and 1 in 5 women this age will live to 100. It’s important to take life expectancy into account when planning for your retirement.

You can calculate your life expectancy in an instant using this handy widget from the UK’s Office for National Statistics:

Ben Faulkner

Ben Faulkner


Marketing Director

Ben joined EQ in 2015 and has over 18 years’ of experience across the pensions, financial technology and wealth management sectors. At EQ, he is responsible for developing, managing and implementing the marketing communications strategy. Outside of work, Ben’s two daughters keep him busy. He enjoys keeping fit, especially running and cycling along the Pilgrim’s Way.

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