Description: This report highlights findings from the 2011 Retirement Risks Survey related to longevity, with additional sources for commentary.

Description: The Society of Actuaries’ Pension Section is pleased to make available a research report addressing the potential consequences of accumulating education debt for retirement security.

Description: This report provides key findings from the 2005 Risks and Process of Retirement Survey related to issues of particular importance to women. The report also focuses on differences and similarities in the retirement risks faced by men and women.

Description: This is a report examining the decision process to retire and views on managing assets after retirement. The study was designed specifically to examine those who were not forced to retire due to ill health or disability.

Description: Summary of the "Measures of Retirement Benefit Adequacy: Which, Why, for Whom, and How Much?" report.

Description: Summary of call for essays on three subjects: Defined Contribution Plan Risk Management Strategies, Decumulation in Retirement and Long Term Care Financing.

Description: A list of SOA recently published retirement risk research reports

Description: This survey was conducted by the Society of Actuaries to uncover how the continuing rise in healthcare costs is affecting consumers’ retirement planning, particularly for pre-retirees ages 50-64. This fact sheet presents key findings.

Description: This document is intended for reporters and editors seeking information and thought leaders on how to clarify the complexities of retirement planning and the associated risks for the individual consumer. It provides tips and a summary of considerations and risks involved with transitioning into retirement, and includes bios for expert actuaries specializing in retirement, who are available for interviews or comment, and contact information for the Society.

Description: Understanding how life expectancy can impact retirement planning is an important aspect of preparing for a happy, healthy, and well-funded retirement. To provide information and insights on longevity, the SOA has launched its Age Wise series of infographics.