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Longevity Calculator

MJG
edited May 2012 in Off-Topic
Hi Guys,

I visited a simple Longevity calculator recently.

For those in retirement, or are planning for it, you might be likewise motivated to do so also. It might help in your savings rate plans and your portfolio construction.

This calculator estimates your life expectancy. It was designed by Northwestern Mutual Life. It merely asks 13 questions about you and your life style, yet it statistically predicts how long you're likely to live.

Since it makes intermediate estimates as you respond to each question, you can see the impact that each reply has on that expectancy. This allows you to test how changing a factor can modify that projection. This is an excellent learning tool that can be productively used to potentially extend your life. Naturally, as the prediction changes, your portfolio requires adjustments to reflect the newer you.

Here is the web address:

http://media.nmfn.com/tnetwork/lifespan/

Great stuff and great fun. Enjoy.

Please visit the site to “live long and prosper”.

Best Regards.

Comments

  • CharlesCharles
    Hey, 88 for me!
  • Flack
    Thanks MJG
    That was fun and easy. 90 for me.
  • hank
    edited May 2012
    Requires flash-player our IPad don't support. Old Adage: "Ignorance is bliss"
  • David_Snowball
    Yuh ... 91 for Dave. Hmmm ... wonder if there's any incentive for a firm that sells long-term care insurance to calculate that I have a long-term? Hmmm ...
  • catch22catch22
    edited May 2012
    I cleared the pc browser before and after the site visit and still expecting to receive mail from NW any day now...........:):):)

    I will add 50 years for eveyone; as there was not a question dedicated to the advancement of medical technology. My patent for the "lick test" is just about finalized. A daily tongue lick to a "reader" indicates all levels of your own body/system requirements of each and every major and minor chemical for optimum operation.

    It appears from the above age notations and my 87 notation; we had all better keep our balance on the investing ball, and that SS will run out of money; at least real spendable money. What do you think a "buck" will buy in another 75-80 years?

  • Kaspa
    90 for me
  • Old_JoeOld_Joe
    edited May 2012
    94, but I'll most likely be a turnip drooling on myself...

    Thanks for the link!
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