This page contains a wide array of reports, studies and other tips in understanding aging and its impact. The Society of Actuaries (SOA) research examines retirement risks, retirement plan challenges and insights on living longer.
Post-Retirement Experiences of Individuals 85+ Years Old The Society of Actuaries’ Committee on Post Retirement Needs and Risks is pleased to make available two research reports on post-retirement experiences of individuals 85+ years old. The study seeks to understand how the habits and behaviors from earlier in life played out in the later years of retirement. Read More Call For Papers Living To 100 Symposium VII January 13-15, 2020 In January of 2020 the Society of Actuaries (SOA) will present its seventh triennial international Living to 100 (LT100) Symposium in Orlando, Florida. Learn More Mortality Projections from a Social Security Panel Prominent social security actuaries discuss mortality projections at 2017 Living to 100 symposium. Managing Retirement Decisions Examine major decisions in retirement. Consumer Interest Reports and other materials providing consumers with helpful information about post-retirement needs and risks 2017 Retirement Risk Survey Findings The SOA Committee on Post Retirement Needs and Risks is pleased to make available the full report, an overview report, and other reports highlighting important findings for the biennial survey, Risks and Process of Retirement. Read More Living to 100 Monograph Access the monograph on longevity and retirement from the SOA Living to 100 Symposium. Research Reports Recent Publication Securing Future Retirements Essay Collection The Society of Actuaries (SOA) Committee on Post-Retirement Needs and Risks is pleased to present this essay collection, which shares thoughts and opinions on how to advance the state of effective planning strategies, products and employee benefit plan structures to help secure future retirements. View All Retirement Risk Survey Series This biennial survey evaluates Americans' awareness of potential fianancial risks in retirement. Age Wise Age Wise is a series of infographics to help individuals understand how life expectancy and the decisions they make impact their plans for a happy, healthy and well-funded retirement. Retirement in China: Learn about research findings on the retirement market in China. This is research from the SOA and LIMRA. Learn More Retirement Literacy The Society of Actuaries Committee on Post Retirement Needs and Risks and Financial Finesse are pleased to make available the first two of five briefs focused on retirement literacy issues. Post Retirement Needs & Risks Research on the risks, attitudes and concerns of retirees and pre-retirees. Retirement Risk Survey Series Middle Market Retirement Retirement Decisions Managing Finances Retirement Income Consumer Interest Other Resources View All Software & Tools Longevity Illustrator Calculate the different ranges of life expectancy with the Actuaries Longevity Illustrator, a tool jointly developed by the American Academy of Actuaries and the Society of Actuaries.